Quick answers
- Does Nicholas R. Kovacs accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas R. Kovacs 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 Nicholas R. Kovacs see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 352 Original Medicare patients and 578 services for Nicholas R. Kovacs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas R. Kovacs's NPI number?
- 1164927745. 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 Nicholas R. Kovacs, 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 | 352 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 578 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)192 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)178 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)60 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)58 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)53 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety40%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
Hospitals where Nicholas R. Kovacs works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas R. Kovacs 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.
- Asante Ashland Community HospitalAshland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380005
- Fairchild Medical CenterYreka, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051316
- Shasta Regional Medical CenterRedding, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050764
- Southern Coos Hospital & Health CenterBandon, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381304
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas R. Kovacs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 444 Bruce StYreka, CA 96097 (530) 842‑4121
- 525 W Acacia StStockton, CA 95203 (530) 244‑5400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas R. Kovacs as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Siskiyou Hospital Inc94 clinicians in the group
- Trinity Emergency Physicians47 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Siskiyou Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2023 (3 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164927745 |
| 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