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Active NPI 1962575985 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert M Covington , DO

Anesthesiology • Kansas City, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Covington, DO is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Kansas City, MO. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Dr. Covington delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4401 WORNALL RD.

Dr. Covington is affiliated with Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older), insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4401 Wornall Rd

Kansas City, MO 641113220

Telephone 8169323679
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Kansas City, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +3.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
107 Specialists

Practicing in Kansas City, MO (1191 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Covington (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Kansas City Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 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
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)
31 29 $406.00 $80.53
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
29 29 $258.00 $42.01
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope
20 20 $515.00 $134.93
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
19 19 $686.00 $203.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-24
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MO 2014025105

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License KS 0547720

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

4401 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 641113220

Phone: 8169323100

Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

12300 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 662131324

Phone: 9133177000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1033470810

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jordan Gerhards , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1083221535

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kristin Hickman , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1093237380

Nurse Practitioner

Scott Walker , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1104259753

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Austin Dye , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Medicine

NPI 1104625979

Nurse Practitioner

Carolyn Constant , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1114116753

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 24, 2024

Registered at 4401 WORNALL RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 641113220 (Tel: 8169323679)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 24, 2024

Registered at 901 E 104TH ST, MAILSTOP 400S, KANSAS CITY, MO 64131 (Tel: 8169323679)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 24, 2024

Recorded as ROBERT COVINGTON, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 24, 2024

Anesthesiology (License #0547720 in KS)

NPI Profile Active July 31, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2013

Registered at 1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 326103003 (Tel: 3522657999)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 918025, ORLANDO, FL 328918025

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 31, 2013

Recorded as ROBERT COVINGTON, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 31, 2013

Anesthesiology (License #OS12164 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962575985
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 16, 2006
Last Update: June 24, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

901 E 104th St, Mailstop 400s

Kansas City, MO 64131

Phone: 8169323679

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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