Andrew B Covit, MD - Medicare Nephrology in South River, NJ

Andrew B Covit, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in South River, New Jersey. He went to State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Nephrology Hypertension Associates Of Central Jersey Pa and his current practice location is 8 Old Bridge Tpke, Ste 7, South River, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (732) 390-4888.

Andrew B Covit is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA04578000) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1528058922.

Contact Information

Andrew B Covit, MD
8 Old Bridge Tpke, Ste 7,
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 390-4888
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAndrew B Covit
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience45 Years
Location8 Old Bridge Tpke, South River, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Andrew B Covit attended and graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528058922
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375456379
  • Enrollment ID: I20031107000438

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Andrew B Covit such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528058922NPI-NPPES
0441201MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 25MA04578000 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dci FreeholdFreehold, NJDialysis facility
Dci North Brunswick Dialysis CtrNorth brunswick, NJDialysis facility
Dci MonroeMonroe, NJDialysis facility
Centrastate Medical CenterFreehold, NJHospital
Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalNew brunswick, NJHospital
Saint Peter's University HospitalNew brunswick, NJHospital
Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy DivisionPerth amboy, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nephrology Hypertension Associates Of Central Jersey Pa75178706943

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Andrew B Covit allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNephrology Hypertension Associates Of Central Jersey Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164412540
PECOS PAC ID: 7517870694
Enrollment ID: O20070326000024

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Andrew B Covit is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Andrew B Covit, MD
331 Newman Springs Rd, Bldg 2, Ste 220,
Red Bank, NJ 07701-5688

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Andrew B Covit, MD
8 Old Bridge Tpke, Ste 7,
South River, NJ 08882

Ph: (732) 390-4888

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