Quick answers
- Does Donald J. Covell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald J. Covell 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 Donald J. Covell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 205 Original Medicare patients and 1,034 services for Donald J. Covell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald J. Covell's NPI number?
- 1124346002. 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 Donald J. Covell, 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 | 205 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,034 |
| Different services or procedures | 115 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)154 services
- X-ray of foot, 2 views (73620)112 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)90 services
- X-ray of ankle, 2 views (73600)89 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)42 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 cholesterol67%
- Arthritis62%
- Anxiety32%
- Diabetes28%
- Depression26%
Hospitals where Donald J. Covell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald J. Covell 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.
- Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical CenterDanville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180048
- Russell County HospitalRussell Springs, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181330
- The James B Haggin Memorial HospitalHarrodsburg, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181302
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald J. Covell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 333 S 3rd St, Suite BDanville, KY 40422 (859) 236‑8730
- 333 S 3rd St, Suite CDanville, KY 40422 (859) 236‑8730
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald J. Covell as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ephraim McDowell Health Resource Inc163 clinicians in the group
- Danville Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine PSC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Danville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Danville, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ephraim McDowell Health Resource Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124346002 |
| 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