Individual provider

George Kovach, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician Medicare enrolled

George Kovach, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician in Davenport, IA, registered under NPI 1982663985. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1351 W CENTRAL PARK AVE, Davenport, IA 52804. 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
24745 IA Hematology & Oncology Physician primary

This provider holds licence 24745 issued in IA. 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 - Hematology/oncology
PAC ID
7911898135
Enrollment ID
I20100310000709

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Hematology/oncology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Hematology & Oncology covers

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207RH0003X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Internal Medicine Hematology & Oncology

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.

NPI1982663985 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMar 20, 2006
Last updatedDec 12, 2018
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
CredentialMD
Practice address 1351 W CENTRAL PARK AVE
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 421-1960
Fax (563) 421-1979
Other identifiers 3000029 · Other (IA)
07488 · Other (IA)
2030627 · Medicaid (IA)
P00087128 · Other (IA)
The last update on file is Dec 12, 2018. 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

1982663985 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 5 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 9 8 2 6 6 3 9 8
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 9 7 2 3 6 6 9 7

Sum = 75 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 5 · actual last digit = 5

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 1982663985?
NPI 1982663985 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to George Kovach, MD in Davenport, IA. 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 Hematology & Oncology cover?
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of…
How do I contact George Kovach, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (563) 421-1960, last updated Dec 12, 2018. 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 George Kovach, MD 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 1982663985 a valid number?
Yes. 1982663985 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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