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Pathology

Michael H. Covinsky, MD

Sees patients in Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Michael H. Covinsky, MD (Pathology) is enrolled with Medicare at 4 practice locations in Houston, TX. NPI 1609823681. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael H. Covinsky, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

PathologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
Baylor College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Michael H. Covinsky see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Houston, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Michael H. Covinsky's specialty?
Medicare lists Pathology as the primary specialty.
Does Michael H. Covinsky accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael H. Covinsky accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Michael H. Covinsky?
(713) 566-5100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Michael H. Covinsky's NPI number?
1609823681. 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 Michael H. Covinsky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael H. Covinsky as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston47 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Houston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBaylor College Of Medicine
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609823681
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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