Mr Leonard Vincent Covello, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Munster, IN

Mr Leonard Vincent Covello, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery" physician in Munster, Indiana. He went to University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Community Care Network Inc and his current practice location is 900 Ridge Rd, Suite E, Munster, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 836-8100.

Mr Leonard Vincent Covello is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01046483) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1467411835.

Contact Information

Mr Leonard Vincent Covello, MD
900 Ridge Rd, Suite E,
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-8100
(219) 836-9656

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Leonard Vincent Covello
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience28 Years
Location900 Ridge Rd, Munster, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mr Leonard Vincent Covello attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467411835
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012915028
  • Enrollment ID: I20100311000584

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Leonard Vincent Covello such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467411835NPI-NPPES
200151360AMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0905XOtolaryngology - Otolaryngology/facial Plastic Surgery 01046483 (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital
St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, INHospital
St Catherine Hospital IncEast chicago, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Community Care Network Inc3678737012360

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Mr Leonard Vincent Covello allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCommunity Care Network Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457610487
PECOS PAC ID: 3678737012
Enrollment ID: O20120614000331
Entity NameGreat Lakes Healthcare Specialists Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467851139
PECOS PAC ID: 4385960087
Enrollment ID: O20150223001562

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Mr Leonard Vincent Covello is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Leonard Vincent Covello, MD
900 Ridge Rd, Suite E,
Munster, IN 46321

Ph: (219) 836-8100
Mr Leonard Vincent Covello, MD
900 Ridge Rd, Suite E,
Munster, IN 46321

Ph: (219) 836-8100

Reviews and Comments


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Daniel D Vukas, M.D.
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Inna Husain, M.D.
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Phone: 219-703-2449    Fax: 219-703-6795
Dr. Anil R Shah, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 9800 Valparaiso Dr, Munster, IN 46321
Phone: 219-934-5800    

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