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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kovach, Nephrologist in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Kenneth Kovach, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Wichita, KS with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kovach graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Nephrology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kovach is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kovach’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kovach’s office at (316) 263-7285.
Where did Dr. Kovach go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Nephrology; Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States
Is Dr. Kovach board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Kovach, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kovach speak?
Dr. Kovach and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Kovach treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Kovach diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kovach. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Which procedures does Dr. Kovach perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kenneth Kovach may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kovach's office.
Does Dr. Kovach accept my insurance?
Dr. Kovach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (316) 263-7285 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kovach accept in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Kovach in Wichita, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Kansas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kovach's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Kovach's Primary Practice
1035 N Emporia Ave Ste 105
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 263-7285
What is Dr. Kovach's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kovach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881691186.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kovach?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kovach
What is Dr. Kenneth Kovach's specialty?
Dr. Kovach is a Nephrologist near Wichita, KS. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Kovach to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Kovach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kovach is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Kenneth Kovach accepting new patients in Wichita, KS?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Kovach is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Kovach offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kovach's office at (316) 263-7285 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Kovach?
Please contact Dr. Kovach's office at (316) 263-7285 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Kovach have?
Dr. Kenneth Kovach is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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