Quick answers
- Does Paul M. Novakovich accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul M. Novakovich accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Paul M. Novakovich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 391 Original Medicare patients and 4,539 services for Paul M. Novakovich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul M. Novakovich's NPI number?
- 1023227683. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Paul M. Novakovich, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 391 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,539 |
| Different services or procedures | 102 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)600 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)451 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)342 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)179 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)176 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Paul M. Novakovich works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul M. Novakovich at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Fmol Health St FrancisMonroe, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190125
- Glenwood Regional Medical CenterWest Monroe, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190160
- Monroe Surgical HospitalMonroe, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190245
- Northern Louisiana Medical CenterRuston, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190086
- Reeves Memorial Medical CenterBernice, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191326
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul M. Novakovich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1501 Louisville AveMonroe, LA 71201
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul M. Novakovich as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopaedic Clinic of Monroe35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Monroe
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Monroe, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopaedic Clinic of Monroe
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023227683 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians