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Dr. Bruce Kovacs, MD
Whittier, CA
40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kovacs, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Bruce Kovacs, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Kovacs completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Kovacs is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kovacs’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kovacs’s office at (562) 693-7778.
Where did Dr. Kovacs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
Is Dr. Kovacs board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Kovacs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Kovacs speak?
Dr. Kovacs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kovacs treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kovacs 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. Kovacs. 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:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
- O358XX1: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetus 1
- O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Too Much Amniotic Fluid
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Polyhydramnios
- Excess amniotic fluid
- High amniotic fluid volume
ICD-10 Codes:
- O403XX0: Polyhydramnios, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Prenatal Testing
- Antenatal Testing
- Pregnancy Screening
- Maternal Screening
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
Also known as:
- Gestational Diabetes
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes
- Diabetes developed during pregnancy
- GDM
- Gestational diabetes managed by diet
- Pregnancy diabetes diet control
- GDM diet management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24419: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control
- O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
Also known as:
- Placental Insufficiency
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Uteroplacental insufficiency
- Placental dysfunction
- Failing placenta
- Placenta not working well
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365130: Maternal care for known or suspected placental insufficiency, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
- Second Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Routine pregnancy check-ups
- Standard antenatal care
- Normal pregnancy supervision
- Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Second Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3480: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester
- Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- NT scan
- First trimester screening ultrasound
- Screening for Down syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
Also known as:
- Breech Presentation
- Childbirth Problems
- Baby is Breech
- Feet First Birth
- Bottom First Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09529: Supervision of elderly multigravida, unspecified trimester
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Diabetes in Late Pregnancy
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
- Pregnancy diabetes third trimester
- Diabetes during third trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24913: Unspecified diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Low Amniotic Fluid During Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Oligohydramnios
- Too Little Amniotic Fluid
- Amniotic Fluid Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- O4103X0: Oligohydramnios, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kovacs perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bruce Kovacs may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kovacs' office.
Does Dr. Kovacs accept my insurance?
Dr. Kovacs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 693-7778 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kovacs accept in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Kovacs in Whittier, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kovacs' office located?
Dr. Bruce Kovacs' Practice 2
12555 Garden Grove Blvd Ste 203
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 590-2465
What is Dr. Kovacs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kovacs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629074976.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kovacs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kovacs
What is Dr. Bruce Kovacs's specialty?
Dr. Kovacs is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Whittier, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Kovacs to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bruce Kovacs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kovacs is affiliated with Whittier Hospital Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Bruce Kovacs accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Kovacs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bruce Kovacs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kovacs's office at (562) 693-7778 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bruce Kovacs?
Please contact Dr. Kovacs's office at (562) 693-7778 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bruce Kovacs have?
Dr. Bruce Kovacs is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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