Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chris Kovach, Grna

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Altoona, PA

  • NPI 1538304860
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
620 Howard Ave
Altoona, PA 166014804
(814) 943-5901
fax (814) 943-3429
Mailing address
1701 12Th Ave, Suite G-2
Altoona, PA 166013100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #RN510426L

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538304860. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
36
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$5,871
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 13 13 $91
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 12 12 $214
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 11 11 $193

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Altoona Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chris Kovach's medical specialty?
Dr. Chris Kovach practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Altoona, PA.
Where does Dr. Chris Kovach practice?
Dr. Chris Kovach practices at 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 166014804. Office phone: 8149435901.
What is Dr. Chris Kovach's NPI?
Dr. Chris Kovach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538304860, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chris Kovach accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chris Kovach accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chris Kovach commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra (HCPCS 00910); Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (HCPCS 00840); Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (HCPCS 00790). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.