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Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

3825 24th Avenue
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

(810) 982-0100

Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO is a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO is affiliated with McLaren Health Care.

Office Locations

McLaren Health Care

3825 24th Avenue
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

(810) 982-0100

(810) 982-0365

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3825 24th Avenue Fort
Gratiot, MI 48059

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

greater occipital nerve block

occipital nerve block

soft tissue injections

tendon insertion injection

tendon origin injection

In 2023, Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO had a list price for greater occipital nerve block, occipital nerve block, soft tissue injections, tendon insertion injection, and tendon origin injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

peripheral nerve block

In 2012, Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO had a list price for peripheral nerve block that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, injections, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	26
diagnostic procedures	394
doctor visit	808
electroencephalography (EEG)	44
injections	176
manual therapy	26
nerve block	168
osteopathic medicine	26
pain management	93
rehabilitation	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI during 2013 were injections, nerve block, pain management and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	66
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	766
electroencephalography (EEG)	79
hospital care	17
injections	290
inpatient care	17
manual therapy	66
nerve block	237
osteopathic medicine	66
pain management	142

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	273

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	53
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	31
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI during 2014 were injections, osteopathic medicine, manual therapy and complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	107
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	820
electroencephalography (EEG)	85
hospital care	64
injections	188
inpatient care	64
manual therapy	107
nerve block	97
osteopathic medicine	107
pain management	97

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	59
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	25
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI during 2015 were complementary or alternative therapy, injections, pain management and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	430
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	832
electroencephalography (EEG)	91
hospital care	72
injections	183
inpatient care	72
manual therapy	86
nerve block	84
osteopathic medicine	86
pain management	96
rehabilitation	45

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	560

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	926
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	376
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	112
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	23
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI during 2016 were complementary or alternative therapy, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	652
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	729
electroencephalography (EEG)	84
hospital care	70
injections	195
inpatient care	70
manual therapy	62
nerve block	87
osteopathic medicine	62
pain management	116

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	51
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	25
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI during 2017 were complementary or alternative therapy, injections, pain management and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	804
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	779
electroencephalography (EEG)	89
hospital care	52
injections	105
inpatient care	52
manual therapy	62
nerve block	76
osteopathic medicine	62
pain management	94

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	43
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI during 2018 were electroencephalography (EEG), nerve block, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	14
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	681
electroencephalography (EEG)	78
hospital care	43
injections	61
inpatient care	43
manual therapy	14
nerve block	61
osteopathic medicine	14
pain management	61

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	36
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	34
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI during 2019 were osteopathic medicine, manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	71
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	701
electroencephalography (EEG)	63
evoked potential test	20
hospital care	14
injections	49
inpatient care	14
manual therapy	71
nerve block	49
osteopathic medicine	71
pain management	49

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	41
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI during 2020 were nerve block, pain management, injections and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	565
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
injections	58
nerve block	58
pain management	58

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	192

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	33
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI during 2021 were pain management, injections, nerve block and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	21
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	696
electroencephalography (EEG)	66
injections	106
manual therapy	21
nerve block	90
osteopathic medicine	21
pain management	106

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	45
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI during 2022 were injections, pain management, nerve block and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy	12
doctor visit	732
electroencephalography (EEG)	51
injections	139
manual therapy	12
nerve block	99
osteopathic medicine	12
pain management	120

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	52
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Gratiot, MI were complementary or alternative therapy, injections, nerve block and pain management.

complementary or alternative therapy	220
diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	737
electroencephalography (EEG)	69
evoked potential test	20
hospital care	47
injections	140
inpatient care	47
manual therapy	52
nerve block	100
osteopathic medicine	52
pain management	93
rehabilitation	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO.

**Gender**
Female	245
Male	165

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	332
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	47
75 to 84	137
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	160

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Neurology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Neurology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

McLaren Health Care

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$674 Unclassified $121	COPAXONE $76	AJOVY $71	AUSTEDO $61	AZILECT $48	Other $298
UCB, Inc.	$491 Vimpat $241	Briviact $134	Neupro $98	Nayzilam $18
Allergan Inc.	$231 BOTOX $127	Botox Therapeutic $69	BOTOX CHRONIC MIGRAINE $15	$20
Lilly USA, LLC	$189 REYVOW $136	EMGALITY $38	AMYVID $15
AbbVie Inc.	$156 BOTOX $78	QULIPTA $55	UBRELVY $23
Other	$922 NORTHERA $105	BOTOX $104	NOURIANZ $65	OCREVUS $63	APTIOM $39	Other $545

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,178
Education	$318
Gift	$134
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$32

Biography

Dr. Richard Kovar is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) in Fort Gratiot, MI and Gratiot, MI. He attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Dr. Kovar is affiliated with McLaren Health Care.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard R. Kovar, DO From 2012 - 2022

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