Quick answers
- Does Christopher S. Kovacs Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher S. Kovacs Jr. 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 Christopher S. Kovacs Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 102 Original Medicare patients and 465 services for Christopher S. Kovacs Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher S. Kovacs Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1043452162. 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 Christopher S. Kovacs Jr., 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 | 102 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 465 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)198 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)192 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)26 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 cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease61%
- Diabetes54%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Heart failure49%
Hospitals where Christopher S. Kovacs Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher S. Kovacs Jr. 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.
- Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360180
- Hillcrest HospitalMayfield Heights, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360230
- Marymount HospitalGarfield Heights, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360143
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher S. Kovacs Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12300 McCracken RdGarfield Heights, OH 44125
- 8300 Norton PkwyMentor, OH 44060 (216) 444‑2200
- 8950 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195 (216) 444‑8950
- 9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher S. Kovacs Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cleveland Clinic7,090 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in Ohio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ohio — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cleveland Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043452162 |
| 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