Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Kenneth L. Kovach

MD · Nephrology · Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
1035 N EMPORIA AVE
SUITE 105
Wichita, KS 67214
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 39+ Years Practicing
945
Medicare Patients / yr
17
Procedures Billed
39
Years Practicing
5
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Kovach

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Kansas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Kovach is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 67214, KS — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Kovach Does

Dr. Kovach served 945 Medicare patients across 4,873 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's similar to the average Nephrology in Kansas (967 patients across 68 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)1,43895
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)899103
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)876104
Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) (90970)56715
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)250119

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Kovach billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Kovach is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc

Wichita, KS
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Wesley Medical Center

Wichita, KS
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.

Wichita, KS
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center

Chanute, KS
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Fredonia Regional Hospital

Fredonia, KS
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Kovach practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Kovach offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1035 N EMPORIA AVE, SUITE 105, Wichita, KS 67214
Phone: (316) 263-7285

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

23 min

Average commute time in this zip · 89% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

86.7723

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 67214, KS

If Dr. Kovach isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 67214, KS:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Dennis L. RossNephrology128<1 mi
Anjushree KumarNephrology272<1 mi
Joseph N. MeouchyNephrology1.4K1.1 mi
Wissam SalibaNephrology1.8K1.1 mi
Bradley A. WaradyNephrology—1.1 mi
Mohamad S. SandidNephrology1.8K8.7 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Kenneth L. Kovach: Common Questions

Does Dr. Kovach accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Kovach is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Kovach depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 67214, KS →
Where is Dr. Kovach's office?
Dr. Kovach practices at 1035 N EMPORIA AVE, SUITE 105, Wichita, KS 67214. Phone: (316) 263-7285.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Kovach accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (316) 263-7285 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 67214, KS to see available options.
Does Dr. Kovach offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Kovach as offering telehealth. Call the office at (316) 263-7285 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Kovach?
Dr. Kovach graduated in 1987 and has been practicing for approximately 39 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Kovach treated 945 Medicare patients across 17 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Kovach is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (316) 263-7285 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy

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