Dr. Joseph Michael Kovaz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 50+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph Michael Kovaz, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Flat Rock, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. Dr. Joseph Michael Kovaz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Hospice Of Henderson County Inc. Dr. Joseph Michael Kovaz accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (828) 692-6178 to request Dr. Joseph Michael Kovaz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 571 S Allen Rd
Flat Rock, NC 28731-9447

Phone 1: (828) 692-6178

Fax: (828) 233-0358
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph Michael Kovaz
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5991603946
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Hospice/Palliative Care

Experience

  • Over 50 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joseph Michael Kovaz attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1974.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1205802162
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Joseph Michael Kovaz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph Michael Kovaz has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 50 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Medical Group Practice

  • Hospice Of Henderson County Inc


Practice Locations

571 S Allen Rd
Flat Rock, NC 28731-9447
Phone: (828) 692-6178
Fax: (828) 233-0358
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, May 22, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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