Quick answers
- Does Brent J. Kovacs accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent J. 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 Brent J. Kovacs see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,056 Original Medicare patients and 3,269 services for Brent J. Kovacs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brent J. Kovacs's NPI number?
- 1730296542. 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 Brent J. 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 | 1,056 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,269 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)857 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)513 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)259 services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)224 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)183 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
- Osteoporosis20%
Hospitals where Brent J. Kovacs works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brent J. 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.
- Goleta Valley Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050357
- Santa Barbara Cottage HospitalSanta Barbara, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050396
- Santa Ynez Valley Cottage HospitalSolvang, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051331
Practice locations
Addresses where Brent J. Kovacs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2403 Castillo St, Suite 201Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 682‑3585
- 305 Camino Del RemedioSanta Barbara, CA 93110 (888) 868‑1649
- 315 Camino Del RemedioSanta Barbara, CA 93110 (805) 884‑6850
- 315 Camino Del Remedio, Bldg 3Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (805) 681‑5220
- 345 Camino Del RemedioSanta Barbara, CA 93110
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brent J. Kovacs as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Genesis Healthcare Partners PC228 clinicians in the group
- Santa Barbara County Auditor97 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Santa Barbara
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Barbara, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Genesis Healthcare Partners PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730296542 |
| 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