Georgi Kovachev, MD
NPI 1942458823 · Nephrology Physician · Slidell, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Georgi Kovachev, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Slidell, LA (NPI 1942458823).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942458823
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.304447 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,090 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 567 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 255 | $98 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 149 | $167 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 90 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 70 | 26 |
| Allopurinol | 66 | 25 |
| Torsemide | 53 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 41 | 20 |
| Potassium Chloride | 37 | 13 |
| Calcifediolbrand: Rayaldee | 33 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 25 | 11 |
| Patiromer Calcium Sorbitexbrand: Veltassa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,392 across 69 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
- 2008-09-04
- Last updated
- 2025-09-29
- Certified
- 2025-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Georgi Kovachev's NPI number?
- Georgi Kovachev's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942458823, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Georgi Kovachev's specialty?
- Georgi Kovachev is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Georgi Kovachev located?
- Georgi Kovachev's practice location on file with NPPES is 664 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458-1648.
- What is Georgi Kovachev's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Georgi Kovachev is (985) 646-0360.
- Does Georgi Kovachev accept Medicare?
- Georgi Kovachev is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Georgi Kovachev's NPI active?
- Yes — Georgi Kovachev's NPI (1942458823) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.