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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Covington, Physiatrist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Chris Covington, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Covington completed his residency at University Of Kentucky. Dr. Covington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Covington’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Covington’s office at (859) 254-5701.
Where did Dr. Covington go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Kentucky
Medical School: Oklahoma State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Covington board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Chris Covington, DO is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Covington speak?
Dr. Covington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Covington typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Covington 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. Covington. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Covington typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Covington performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Covington. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Covington accept my insurance?
Dr. Covington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 254-5701 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Covington accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Covington in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Covington's office located?
Dr. Chris Covington's Primary Practice
2050 Versailles Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 254-5701
Ratings & Reviews
1.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
50% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
20% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
80% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Chris Covington a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Covington has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Covington, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Covington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Covington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336123470.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Covington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Covington
What is Dr. Chris Covington's specialty?
Dr. Covington is a Physiatrist near Lexington, KY.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Chris Covington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Covington is affiliated with Baptist Health Richmond, Baptist Health Lexington 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 Chris Covington accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Chris Covington is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chris Covington offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Covington's office at (859) 254-5701 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chris Covington?
Please contact Dr. Covington's office at (859) 254-5701 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chris Covington have?
Dr. Chris Covington is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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