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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kovar, Neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI?
Dr. Richard Kovar, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fort Gratiot, MI. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Kovar graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Kovar is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kovar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kovar’s office at (810) 982-0100.
Where did Dr. Kovar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mi State University, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi | Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kovar speak?
Dr. Kovar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Kovar treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kovar 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. Kovar. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Headache
- Nerve Pain in Back of Head
- Occipital Nerve Pain
- Neuralgia of the Head
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5481: Occipital neuralgia
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Mild Dementia
- Dementia
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Early stage dementia
- Mild memory loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- F03A0: Unspecified dementia, mild, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Spine Tendon/Ligament Pain
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Enthesopathy
- Enthesitis of the Spine
- Spine Connective Tissue Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4602: Spinal enthesopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Neck Muscle Ache
- Head Muscle Soreness
- Cervical Myalgia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7912: Myalgia of auxiliary muscles, head and neck
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Tension Headache
- Headache
- Persistent Tension Headache
- Daily Tension Headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44221: Chronic tension-type headache, intractable
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Which procedures does Dr. Kovar perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Kovar may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kovar's office.
Does Dr. Kovar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kovar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (810) 982-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kovar accept in Fort Gratiot, MI?
Dr. Kovar in Fort Gratiot, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ASR Corporation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
McLaren Health Plan
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
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Where is Dr. Kovar's office located?
What is Dr. Kovar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kovar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235147844.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kovar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kovar
What is Dr. Richard Kovar's specialty?
Dr. Kovar is a Neurologist near Fort Gratiot, MI.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Kovar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Kovar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kovar is affiliated with Mclaren Port Huron, Lake Huron Medical Center 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 Richard Kovar accepting new patients in Fort Gratiot, MI?
Yes, Dr. Richard Kovar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Kovar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kovar's office at (810) 982-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Kovar?
Please contact Dr. Kovar's office at (810) 982-0100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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