Heather Kovich, MD
NPI 1972615912 · Family Medicine Physician · Shiprock, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Kovich, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Shiprock, NM (NPI 1972615912).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972615912
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 49599 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
222 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 148 | $93 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 37 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $63 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 18 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$93 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 82 | 17 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 54 | 11 |
| Lisinopril | 42 | 18 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 33 | — |
| Insulin Nph Hum/Reg Insulin Hmbrand: Humulin 70/30 Kwikpen | 31 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2021-04-06
- Certified
- 2021-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Kovich's NPI number?
- Heather Kovich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972615912, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Kovich's specialty?
- Heather Kovich is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Kovich located?
- Heather Kovich's practice location on file with NPPES is US Highway 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420.
- What is Heather Kovich's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Kovich is (505) 368-6001.
- Does Heather Kovich accept Medicare?
- Heather Kovich is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Kovich's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Kovich's NPI (1972615912) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.