David Kovacs, MD
NPI 1861633083 · Internal Medicine Physician · Mission Viejo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Kovacs, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Mission Viejo, CA (NPI 1861633083).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861633083
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A106958 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,131 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 844 | $137 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 114 | $179 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 39 | $73 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Automated85652 | 24 | $3 |
| Measurement C-Reactive Protein for Detection of Infection Or Inflammation86140 | 24 | $5 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 512 | 154 |
| Prednisone | 469 | 118 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 346 | 103 |
| Meloxicam | 220 | 91 |
| Allopurinol | 206 | 45 |
| Celecoxib | 181 | 72 |
| Methylprednisolone | 112 | 77 |
| Colchicine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,167 across 216 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-03-18
- Last updated
- 2021-11-05
- Certified
- 2021-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Kovacs's NPI number?
- David Kovacs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861633083, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Kovacs's specialty?
- David Kovacs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Kovacs located?
- David Kovacs's practice location on file with NPPES is 26800 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6384.
- What is David Kovacs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Kovacs is (949) 364-7246.
- Does David Kovacs accept Medicare?
- David Kovacs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Kovacs's NPI active?
- Yes — David Kovacs's NPI (1861633083) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.