Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joan Kovacovich, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · St Louis Park, MN

  • NPI 1598740136
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6500 Excelsior Blvd, Ste 839
St Louis Park, MN 554264702
(952) 993-6600
Mailing address
3800 Park Nicollet Blvd, Credentialing
St Louis Park, MN 554162527

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 2, 2012
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #36813

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598740136. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
584
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$61,942
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 311 123 $114
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 147 73 $76
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99 97 $110
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 27 27 $166

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in St Louis Park Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 436. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
148
Patients
56
Total drug cost
$11,449
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 27 20 $306
Lisinopril Generic 23 0 $215
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 15 13 $9,979
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 13 0 $336
Spironolactone Generic 13 0 $111
Metformin Hcl Generic 12 0 $213
Prednisone Generic 12 12 $49
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 11 0 $76
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 11 0 $108
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 11 11 $57

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joan Kovacovich's medical specialty?
Dr. Joan Kovacovich practices Internal Medicine Physician in St Louis Park, MN.
Where does Dr. Joan Kovacovich practice?
Dr. Joan Kovacovich practices at 6500 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 554264702. Office phone: 9529936600.
What is Dr. Joan Kovacovich's NPI?
Dr. Joan Kovacovich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598740136, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joan Kovacovich accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joan Kovacovich accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joan Kovacovich commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.