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Dr. Richard Kovan, MD

Phoenix, AZ

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kovan, Physiatrist in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Richard Kovan, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Kovan completed his residency at Med Coll Of Ohio Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Kovan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kovan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kovan’s office at (281) 724-3050.

    Where did Dr. Kovan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med Coll Of Ohio Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kovan board certified in Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Kovan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Kovan speak?

    Dr. Kovan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kovan treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Kovan 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. Kovan. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking and Mobility Problems
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Trouble Moving
    • Mobility Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
    • R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Fusion of Lower Back Spine
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Fused Lower Back Vertebrae
    • Lumbar Spine Fusion
    • Lower Back Ankylosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4326: Fusion of spine, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Left Hip Pain
    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25552: Pain in left hip
    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Mobility
    • Walking Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Guillain-Barré Syndrome
    • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
    • Guillain-Barr syndrome
    • GBS
    • Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Post-Infectious Paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G610: Guillain-Barre syndrome

    Does Dr. Kovan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kovan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 724-3050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kovan accept in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Kovan in Phoenix, AZ 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 Arizona

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • Other TPA

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kovan's office located?

    Dr. Richard Kovan's Primary Practice

    14001 N 7th St Ste A102

    Phoenix, AZ 85022

    (281) 724-3050

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    Dr. Richard Kovan's Practice 2

    1255 W Baseline Rd Ste 140

    Mesa, AZ 85202

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    Dr. Richard Kovan's Practice 3

    2853 S Sossaman Rd

    Mesa, AZ 85212

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    What is Dr. Kovan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kovan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891751509.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kovan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kovan

    What is Dr. Richard Kovan's specialty?

    Dr. Kovan is a Physiatrist near Phoenix, AZ. 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. Contact Dr. Kovan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Kovan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kovan is affiliated with Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Verde Valley 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 Kovan accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Kovan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Kovan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kovan's office at (281) 724-3050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Kovan?

    Please contact Dr. Kovan's office at (281) 724-3050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Kovan have?

    Dr. Richard Kovan is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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