Dr Brent Jerome Kovacs, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Santa Barbara, CA

Dr Brent Jerome Kovacs, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Santa Barbara, California. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Genesis Healthcare Partners, Santa Barbara County County Auditor and his current practice location is 2403 Castillo St, Suite 201, Santa Barbara, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 682-3585.

Dr Brent Jerome Kovacs is licensed to practice in California (license number A51416) 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 1730296542.

Contact Information

Dr Brent Jerome Kovacs, MD
2403 Castillo St, Suite 201,
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-5316
(805) 682-3585
(805) 682-4072

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Brent Jerome Kovacs
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience33 Years
Location2403 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, California
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:
  • Dr Brent Jerome Kovacs attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730296542
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052205226
  • Enrollment ID: I20101020001272

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brent Jerome Kovacs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730296542NPI-NPPES
00A514160MedicaidCA
00A514160OtherBLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology A51416 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta barbara, CAHospital
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage HospitalSolvang, CAHospital
Goleta Valley Cottage HospitalSanta barbara, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Genesis Healthcare Partners2163606807186
Santa Barbara County County Auditor933505208352

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. Dr Brent Jerome Kovacs allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSanta Barbara County County Auditor
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134162613
PECOS PAC ID: 9335052083
Enrollment ID: O20031107000729
Entity NameGenesis Healthcare Partners Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548567498
PECOS PAC ID: 2163606807
Enrollment ID: O20110405000433

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. Dr Brent Jerome Kovacs 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
Dr Brent Jerome Kovacs, MD
2403 Castillo St, Suite 201,
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-5316

Ph: (805) 682-3585
Dr Brent Jerome Kovacs, MD
2403 Castillo St, Suite 201,
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-5316

Ph: (805) 682-3585

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