Quick answers
- Does Leonard V. Covello accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leonard V. Covello 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 Leonard V. Covello see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 627 Original Medicare patients and 1,588 services for Leonard V. Covello. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leonard V. Covello's NPI number?
- 1467411835. 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 Leonard V. Covello, 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 | 627 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,588 |
| Different services or procedures | 85 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)294 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)290 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)257 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)96 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)81 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Leonard V. Covello works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leonard V. Covello 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Franciscan Health DyerDyer, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150090
- St Catherine Hospital IncEast Chicago, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150008
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Leonard V. Covello is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 900 Ridge Rd, Suite EMunster, IN 46321 (219) 836‑8100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leonard V. Covello as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Care Network Inc379 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other ENT doctors in Munster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Munster, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Care Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467411835 |
| 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