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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. 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 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Kovar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Kovar typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Kovar 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
McLaren Health Care
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Richard Kovar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kovar is affiliated with Mclaren Port Huron, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital 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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