Medical emergency?Emergency? Call 911. Nearest emergency roomsNearest ERs

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Lauren R. Kovacs, MD

Sees patients in Newton, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Lauren R. Kovacs, MD is an OB-GYN at 175 High St, Newton, NJ 07860. Phone: (973) 383-2121. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1598062259. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: OB-GYN (Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology)
  • Address: 175 High St, Newton, NJ 07860 · Directions
  • Phone: (973) 383‑2121
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Practice Associates Medical Group
  • Medical school: Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) · graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lauren R. Kovacs, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

Quick answers

Does Lauren R. Kovacs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lauren 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.
What is Lauren R. Kovacs's NPI number?
1598062259. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lauren R. Kovacs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lauren R. Kovacs as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Practice Associates Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Obstetrics/Gynecology doctors in New Jersey →

Other OB-GYNs in Newton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newton, NJ — not a recommendation.

All OB-GYNs in Newton →

Other clinicians in Practice Associates Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc)
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598062259
CorrectionsReport 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

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians