Michael H Covinsky, MD - Medicare Pathology in Houston, TX

Michael H Covinsky, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Houston, Texas. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston and his current practice location is 5656 Kelley Street, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 566-5261.

Michael H Covinsky is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L9155) 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 1609823681.

Contact Information

Michael H Covinsky, MD
5656 Kelley Street,
Houston, TX 77026-1967
(713) 566-5261
(713) 566-5299

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael H Covinsky
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience27 Years
Location5656 Kelley Street, Houston, Texas
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:
  • Michael H Covinsky attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609823681
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/28/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204734817
  • Enrollment ID: I20031220000070

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael H Covinsky such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609823681NPI-NPPES
159957301MedicaidTX
P00052313OtherTXRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0105XPathology - Clinical Pathology/laboratory Medicine L9155 (Texas)Secondary
207ZP0213XPathology - Pediatric Pathology L9155 (Texas)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology L9155 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Harris Health SystemHouston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston822493683641

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. Michael H Covinsky allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831142751
PECOS PAC ID: 8224936836
Enrollment ID: O20031220000059

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. Michael H Covinsky 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
Michael H Covinsky, MD
6431 Fannin Street, Msb 2.136,
Houston, TX 77030-1501

Ph: (713) 500-5301
Michael H Covinsky, MD
5656 Kelley Street,
Houston, TX 77026-1967

Ph: (713) 566-5261

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