Dr. Stephen Kovacs, DO
1781 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16508 • +1-310-555-6149
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1997)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Erie Percentiles
NPI #1467574186 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Operating out of Erie, PA (1781 W 26th St), Pulmonary Disease clinician Dr. Stephen Kovacs, DO (accredited MD/DO training, 1997) maintains a focused low-volume boutique caseload (25th Erie percentile) (31.29th PA percentile; Z-score -0.23σ across 966 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Kovacs is led by HCPCS 99214 (Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management — 396 annual services, $118–$161 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 94060 (Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation, 222/yr) and CPT 94729 (Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO), 164/yr).
Self-pay new patient consultations with Dr. Kovacs (CPT 99204 GPCI-adjusted benchmark) estimate around $209.00 (community reported average: $209.00) with hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 22-minute average reception wait, and a 4.64/5 modern protocol openness score across 26 patient logs.
Spanning 29 years of clinical practice following 1997 graduation from medical training, Dr. Stephen Kovacs integrates 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Erie metro patients.
Compared against Erie, PA Pulmonary Disease peers
966 annual services across 349 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from PA Pulmonary Disease mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 396 | 25th | $118 – $161 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 222 | 28th | $77 – $105 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 164 | 25th | $70 – $95 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 106 | 22th | $215 – $295 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 77 | 29th | $166 – $227 |
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Dr. Stephen Kovacs, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kovacs National Provider Identifier | NPI #1467574186 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (16508) |
| Dr. Kovacs Erie CMS Volume Rank | 25.00th Pct (966 CMS svcs; Z -0.228σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (PA Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Erie, PA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 22 min lobby wait | 26 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.96/5 Listening • 4.64/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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