Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Douglas Covert, MD, MPH

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Traverse City, MI

  • NPI 1194897017
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
860 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 496862704
(231) 938-0710
fax (231) 938-0264
Mailing address
39650 Orchard Hill Pl Ste 200
Novi, MI 483755391

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 26, 2022
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301097132

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194897017. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
43,607
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$4,082,704
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 32,820 135 $36
92134 Imaging of retina 2,318 861 $38
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 2,209 106 $228
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 2,116 249 $860
67028 Injection of drug into eye 1,781 455 $120
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,407 602 $122
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 275 242 $120
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 155 155 $162
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 139 59 $54
92250 Photography of the retina 129 126 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,788. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,288
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alimera Sciences, Inc. 8 $2,029.15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 4 $116.96
ABBVIE INC. 3 $67.34
Genentech USA, Inc. 2 $49.94
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $24.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,288

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
527
Patients
287
Total drug cost
$20,089
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 161 98 $8,217
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 157 64 $5,459
Timolol Maleate Generic 61 35 $754
Gentamicin Sulfate Generic 37 35 $360
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 31 19 $465
Difluprednate Generic 29 14 $3,620
Ofloxacin Generic 22 22 $343
Atropine Sulfate Generic 15 0 $640
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 14 0 $229

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Douglas Covert's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Covert practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Traverse City, MI.
Where does Dr. Douglas Covert practice?
Dr. Douglas Covert practices at 860 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 496862704. Office phone: 2319380710.
What is Dr. Douglas Covert's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Covert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194897017, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Covert accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Covert accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Covert commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2778). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.