Individual provider

Douglas Covert, MD, MPH

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Ophthalmology Physician Medicare enrolled

Douglas Covert, MD, MPH is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Traverse City, MI, registered under NPI 1194897017. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 860 E FRONT ST, Traverse City, MI 49686. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
4301097132 MI Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology)… primary
4301097132 MI Ophthalmology Physician

This provider holds licence 4301097132 issued in MI. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Ophthalmology
PAC ID
9335216506

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Ophthalmology. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Retina Specialist covers

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207WX0107X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207WX0107X Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Retina Specialist 4301097132 MI primary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician 4301097132 MI

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1194897017 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateNov 15, 2006
Last updatedJan 26, 2022
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialMD, MPH
Practice address 860 E FRONT ST
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 938-0710
Fax (231) 938-0264
Mailing address 39650 ORCHARD HILL PL STE 200
Novi, MI 48375
The last update on file is Jan 26, 2022. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1194897017 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 7 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 1 9 4 8 9 7 0 1
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 1 9 4 7 9 5 0 2

Sum = 63 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1194897017?
NPI 1194897017 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Douglas Covert, MD, MPH in Traverse City, MI. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Retina Specialist cover?
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
How do I contact Douglas Covert, MD, MPH?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (231) 938-0710, last updated Jan 26, 2022. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Douglas Covert, MD, MPH accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1194897017 a valid number?
Yes. 1194897017 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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