Kenneth Kovach, M.D.
NPI 1881691186 · Specialist · Wichita, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Kovach, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Wichita, KS (NPI 1881691186).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881691186
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0425946 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
4,699 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 1,632 | $36 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 744 | $45 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 742 | $42 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 680 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 280 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 73 | 24 |
| Furosemide | 53 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 49 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 46 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 37 | 18 |
| Carvedilol | 36 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 34 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$476 across 24 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
- 2005-06-30
- Last updated
- 2011-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Kovach's NPI number?
- Kenneth Kovach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881691186, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Kovach's specialty?
- Kenneth Kovach is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Kenneth Kovach located?
- Kenneth Kovach's practice location on file with NPPES is 1035 N Emporia St, Wichita, KS 67214-2944.
- What is Kenneth Kovach's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Kovach is (316) 263-7285.
- Does Kenneth Kovach accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Kovach is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Kovach's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Kovach's NPI (1881691186) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.