Mr Chris Alan Kovach, GRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Altoona, PA

Mr Chris Alan Kovach, GRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He graduated from nursing school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Dogwood Anesthesia Providers Llc and his current practice location is 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 943-5901.

Mr Chris Alan Kovach is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number RN510426L) 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 1538304860.

Contact Information

Mr Chris Alan Kovach, GRNA
620 Howard Ave,
Altoona, PA 16601-4804
(814) 943-5901
(814) 943-3429

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMr Chris Alan Kovach
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience16 Years
Location620 Howard Ave, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Mr Chris Alan Kovach graduated from nursing school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538304860
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/16/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/16/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618031683
  • Enrollment ID: I20161101002712

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Chris Alan Kovach such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538304860NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered RN510426L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cjw Medical CenterRichmond, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dogwood Anesthesia Providers Llc2769853084138

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. Mr Chris Alan Kovach allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDogwood Anesthesia Providers Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982329900
PECOS PAC ID: 2769853084
Enrollment ID: O20230125000989

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. Mr Chris Alan Kovach 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
Mr Chris Alan Kovach, GRNA
1701 12th Ave, Suite G-2,
Altoona, PA 16601-3100

Ph: (814) 943-5901
Mr Chris Alan Kovach, GRNA
620 Howard Ave,
Altoona, PA 16601-4804

Ph: (814) 943-5901

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Altoona, PA

Edward J Pavlosky Jr., CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-943-5901    Fax: 814-943-3429
Leah L Degol, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-943-5901    Fax: 814-943-3429
Adrienne Berardi,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3109 Fairway Dr, 7th Floor, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-696-8886    
Elizabeth Hoenstine,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3109 Fairway Dr, 7th Floor, Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-696-8886    
Heather Nicole Ritchey, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-943-5901    Fax: 814-943-3429
Dawn K Alexy, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-943-5901    Fax: 814-943-3429
James Noel,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1701 12th Ave Ste G2, 7th Floor, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-943-5901    

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