Deactivated NPI 1386643658 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Kevin J Kovach , MD

Ophthalmology • Elmhurst, IL

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Kevin Kovach has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date July 19, 2005

NPI Deactivation Date March 20, 2006

Total Practice Duration ~14 Years of Practice (1992 – 2006)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kevin Kovach, MD was a registered Ophthalmology in Elmhurst, IL. Prior to record deactivation on 2006-03-20, Dr. Kovach completed approximately 14 years of clinical practice following graduation from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1992.

Dr. Kovach was affiliated with Kovach Eye Institute Ltd and accepted Medicare assignment.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

152 N Addison Ave

Elmhurst, IL 60126

Telephone 6308339621

Fax 6308339465

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kovach Eye Institute, Ltd Facility NPI 1669498267

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Elmhurst, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +4.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.7 Yrs

State Avg: 31.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

14 Specialists

Practicing in Elmhurst, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

53.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kovach (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Elmhurst Specialty Average (29.7 Years) 29.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	943	704	$220.00	$130.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	792	448	$150.00	$92.73
92134 Imaging of retina	575	509	$100.00	$40.83
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	511	266	$150.00	$38.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	440	247	$1400.00	$481.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	339	339	$220.00	$170.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	301	277	$100.00	$36.79
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	265	261	$100.00	$64.26
92250 Photography of the retina	237	216	$100.00	$37.24
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	236	148	$550.00	$314.85
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	61	35	$800.00	$207.94
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	46	21	$30.00	$22.03
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	42	26	$1600.00	$413.67
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	30	18	$1150.00	$760.55
0660T Implantation of drug-releasing device in front chamber of eye	26	17	$1400.00	$746.95
92025 Ct scan of cornea	24	21	$50.00	$35.50
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	24	12	$150.00	$111.88
66030 Injection of medication into eye	22	12	$300.00	$113.06
67010 Partial removal of eye fluid between the lens and retina	19	19	$873.68	$525.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$150.00	$115.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,094	835	$220.00	$133.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	679	440	$150.00	$94.47
92134 Imaging of retina	593	515	$100.00	$42.09
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	506	264	$150.00	$40.36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	442	245	$1400.00	$498.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	344	344	$220.00	$175.65
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	316	299	$100.00	$38.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	259	255	$100.00	$65.75
92250 Photography of the retina	241	230	$100.00	$39.04
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	239	155	$550.00	$325.90
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	83	37	$30.00	$22.03
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	62	40	$800.00	$212.17
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	58	33	$1150.00	$800.35
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	49	28	$1600.00	$337.86
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	43	23	$155.82	$115.80
92025 Ct scan of cornea	30	28	$50.00	$38.22
66030 Injection of medication into eye	28	16	$300.00	$113.12
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	24	14	$1200.00	$621.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$150.00	$119.13
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	12	12	$80.00	$49.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,234	856	$220.00	$134.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	625	396	$150.00	$96.45
92134 Imaging of retina	524	454	$100.00	$42.62
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	405	211	$150.00	$42.45
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	372	204	$1400.00	$513.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	287	287	$220.00	$178.19
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	287	271	$100.00	$38.79
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	261	171	$550.00	$329.10
92250 Photography of the retina	259	251	$100.00	$39.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	214	213	$100.00	$66.09
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	145	61	$30.00	$22.23
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	112	68	$800.00	$216.35
66030 Injection of medication into eye	51	29	$300.00	$112.87
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	33	19	$1150.00	$806.22
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	30	18	$1600.00	$332.26
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	23	15	$700.00	$413.38
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	22	16	$906.41	$374.36
92285 Photography of content of eyes	18	18	$80.00	$25.10
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	18	12	$1800.00	$1070.35
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	17	17	$80.00	$49.42
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	13	11	$1615.38	$773.66
92025 Ct scan of cornea	12	12	$50.00	$38.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$150.00	$120.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	3,150	20	$14.94	$6.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,679	1,094	$212.55	$137.57
92134 Imaging of retina	527	476	$100.00	$43.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	525	525	$220.00	$180.17
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	523	277	$150.00	$45.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	479	278	$1400.00	$496.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	419	299	$146.74	$96.93
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	322	301	$100.00	$39.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	321	218	$550.00	$328.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	263	256	$100.00	$67.23
92250 Photography of the retina	243	230	$100.00	$41.78
92285 Photography of content of eyes	115	113	$80.00	$25.24
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	111	47	$30.00	$22.07
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	106	58	$739.62	$250.91
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	103	65	$800.00	$218.29
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	80	78	$158.38	$134.76
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	62	28	$150.00	$117.36
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	54	54	$1944.44	$870.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	52	48	$89.23	$59.24
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	40	31	$100.00	$59.95
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	40	31	$20.00	$1.28
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	39	24	$1600.00	$894.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	35	34	$112.29	$95.85
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face	34	19	$352.94	$163.75
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	34	33	$80.00	$51.06
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	32	21	$1600.00	$371.31
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	30	28	$585.00	$172.10
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	27	19	$700.00	$414.81
66030 Injection of medication into eye	26	18	$300.00	$118.75
67966 Removal of over 1/4 of eyelid margin and repair of eyelid	23	21	$1358.70	$669.14
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	20	16	$900.00	$380.29
67908 Removal of tissue, muscle, and membrane to correct eyelid drooping or paralysis	20	17	$1160.00	$566.42
68320 Repair of eyelid lining with graft from external eye	17	16	$1411.76	$364.73
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	12	12	$466.67	$91.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$145.00	$113.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	994	789	$152.97	$132.85
92134 Imaging of retina	546	479	$100.00	$43.01
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	447	294	$110.00	$93.82
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	411	215	$150.00	$50.56
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	370	215	$1400.00	$512.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	328	302	$130.00	$116.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	325	325	$220.00	$176.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	319	307	$100.00	$39.45
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	271	186	$550.00	$353.81
92250 Photography of the retina	231	219	$100.00	$47.77
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	210	206	$113.14	$67.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	152	115	$85.00	$80.50
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	123	50	$30.00	$22.34
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	120	79	$800.00	$263.47
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	54	37	$551.91	$338.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	41	41	$200.00	$158.64
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	35	30	$45.00	$17.11
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	26	13	$150.00	$114.55
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	26	14	$676.92	$231.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$138.00	$116.46
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	20	12	$800.00	$225.36
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	20	15	$1410.00	$422.48
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	15	11	$1800.00	$1043.43
66030 Injection of medication into eye	14	11	$300.00	$188.88
92025 Ct scan of cornea	13	11	$50.00	$39.71
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	13	13	$100.00	$41.41
92285 Photography of content of eyes	12	12	$80.00	$24.18
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	12	12	$200.00	$111.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,269	969	$150.06	$132.81
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	502	262	$149.94	$54.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	491	273	$1400.00	$582.97
92134 Imaging of retina	485	431	$100.00	$43.14
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	442	305	$110.00	$92.54
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	382	247	$550.00	$350.19
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	342	326	$100.00	$38.81
92250 Photography of the retina	290	279	$100.00	$53.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	258	258	$220.00	$174.42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	201	198	$130.00	$66.82
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	138	63	$30.00	$22.03
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	102	59	$800.00	$255.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	81	81	$200.00	$154.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$130.00	$115.29
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	39	21	$1600.00	$353.15
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	20	18	$1500.00	$419.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$155.00	$109.75
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	19	$110.00	$85.10
0509T Pattern recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	16	16	$220.00	$81.36
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	11	11	$450.00	$298.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,374	1,026	$150.01	$131.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	507	280	$1256.41	$574.61
92134 Imaging of retina	480	427	$100.00	$43.39
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	468	243	$150.00	$57.67
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	445	291	$530.90	$347.96
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	376	260	$110.00	$91.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	331	331	$220.00	$171.24
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	323	306	$100.62	$39.61
92250 Photography of the retina	320	308	$100.00	$59.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	204	202	$130.00	$66.91
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	153	70	$30.00	$22.03
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	86	49	$724.42	$260.57
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	44	26	$1305.45	$339.92
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	18	15	$1250.00	$413.38
92025 Ct scan of cornea	15	15	$50.00	$39.81
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	14	11	$100.00	$77.11
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope	13	13	$100.00	$40.49
67010 Partial removal of eye fluid between the lens and retina	11	11	$1109.09	$470.70
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	11	11	$110.00	$87.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$151.82	$114.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,413	1,063	$150.15	$123.00
J3300 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg	1,163	23	$11.87	$3.68
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	477	278	$887.63	$545.16
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	430	309	$110.00	$85.29
92134 Imaging of retina	423	375	$101.89	$40.53
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	393	241	$172.14	$64.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	320	320	$220.00	$165.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	300	291	$100.00	$37.43
92250 Photography of the retina	289	277	$100.00	$65.33
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	275	193	$472.55	$326.78
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	263	123	$30.00	$22.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	220	213	$130.00	$64.41
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	181	63	$100.00	$72.67
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	138	25	$985.00	$964.64
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	90	54	$427.78	$241.65
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	40	26	$954.00	$465.16
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	26	26	$250.00	$209.34
67031 Laser release of scar tissue between the lens and retina	18	13	$600.00	$390.96
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$110.00	$80.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$122.50	$109.94
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	14	13	$200.00	$73.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IL 036090975

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Palmetto Gba

180037523 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kovach Eye Institute Ltd

152 N Addison Ave Fl, Elmhurst, IL 601262821

Phone: 6308339621

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location May 17, 2018

Registered at 152 N ADDISON AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126 (Tel: 6308339621)

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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2012

Registered at 152 N ADDISON AVE, ELMHURST, IL 601262821 (Tel: 6308339621)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2012

Registered at 152 N ADDISON AVE, ELMHURST, IL 601262821 (Tel: 6308339621)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 29, 2012

Recorded as KEVIN KOVACH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 29, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #036090975 in IL)

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NPI Profile Reactivated March 27, 2006

Record officially reactivated for active practice on March 27, 2006

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NPI Profile Deactivated March 20, 2006

Record deactivated on March 20, 2006

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 19, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1386643658

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 19, 2005

Last Update: May 17, 2018

Deactivation Date: March 20, 2006

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

152 N Addison Ave

Elmhurst, IL 601262821

Phone: 6308339621

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