Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Keitha Covalla, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · New Bern, NC

  • NPI 1124023221
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2001 S Glenburnie RD
New Bern, NC 285625228
(252) 633-6900
fax (252) 633-6754

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 30, 2008
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #1829
Medicaid
NC #89093HK

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124023221. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,099
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$133,542
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 2,851 27 $1
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 2,674 28 $2
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 979 11 $1
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 536 533 $119
92250 Photography of the retina 278 272 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 168 156 $85
92134 Imaging of retina 157 145 $38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 134 122 $33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 100 92 $59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 99 84 $53

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in New Bern Optometrist, average services per provider: 402. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$90
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $47.68
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $42.74

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$90

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
124
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$13,787
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 34 0 $10,237
Latanoprost Generic 27 0 $595
Timolol Maleate Generic 23 0 $215
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 15 0 $1,798
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 14 0 $755
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 11 0 $187

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Keitha Covalla's medical specialty?
Dr. Keitha Covalla practices Optometrist in New Bern, NC.
Where does Dr. Keitha Covalla practice?
Dr. Keitha Covalla practices at 2001 S Glenburnie RD, New Bern, NC 285625228. Office phone: 2526336900.
What is Dr. Keitha Covalla's NPI?
Dr. Keitha Covalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124023221, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Keitha Covalla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Keitha Covalla accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Keitha Covalla commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66982); Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS 66821). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.