Richard J. Kovacs, MD
Cardiology | Clinical Pharmacology
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Biography
iDr. Richard J. Kovacs, MD, FACC, located in Indianapolis, IN, specializes in cardiology with subspecialties in non-invasive cardiology and clinical pharmacology. He completed his fellowship in cardiovascular disease and residency in internal medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, following his graduation from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1980.
Currently serving as Chief Medical Officer at the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Kovacs has extensive experience in drug safety, long QT syndrome, health policy and sports cardiology. He is also the Interim Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Indiana University School of Medicine and the Interim Director of the IU Health / Indiana University School of Medicine Cardiovascular Institute. His recent publications appear in prominent journals such as JACC and Circulation. Dr. Kovacs has led clinical trials related to atrial fibrillation and cognitive impairments. He has been recognized with several honors, including being named a Master by the American College of Cardiology and receiving the Sagamore of the Wabash award.
Insurance
Insurance plans accepted by this provider are below.
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management I-SNP
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
- Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
- Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
- Anthem Indiana PathWays for Aging
- Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
- Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
- Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
- CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan
- CareSource Hoosier Healthwise
- Cigna HealthCare HMO
- Cigna HealthCare PPO
- Cigna Marketplace
Community Health Alliance
- Community Health Network Employee Plan
Coventry/First Health
Deaconess OneCare
- Encore Combined
- Encore Elite
- Encore Workers Compensation
- Health Alliance Medicare Advantage
- Humana Healthy Horizons Indiana PathWays for Aging
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
- Indiana University Workers Compensation
- Indiana University Health Workers Compensation
Lutheran Preferred/Three Rivers Preferred
Majestic Care Management I-SNP
- Managed Health Services Healthy Indiana Plan
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Care Connect
- Managed Health Services Hoosier Healthwise
- Managed Health Services Marketplace
- Managed Health Services Medicare Advantage (Allwell)
MultiPlan/PHCS
NaphCare
Parkview Signature Care PPO (Excludes Allen County)
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHP) (Allen County)
- Point Comfort Unaccompanied Children Program
Provider Partners Health Plan (PPHP) I-SNP
Sagamore Health Network
Select Health
SIHO
Suburban Health Organization (SHO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan Indiana PathWays for Aging
- United HealthCare Hoosier Care Connect
- United HealthCare Marketplace
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage D-SNP
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage HMO
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage PPO
VA Community Care Network
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage C-SNP
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage D-SNP
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage HMO
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage POS
- Zing Health Medicare Advantage PPO
Note: Although this listing was accurate at the time of posting, insurances change regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Please confirm with your insurance company that this provider is covered by your plan before your appointment.
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Specialties & Details
Specialties:
Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology
Conditions & Treatments:
Non-Invasive Cardiology, All Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing, Electrocardiography, Clinical Research
Education
School of Medicine:
University Of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Residency:
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship:
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Hospitals & Affiliations
Hospital Privileges:
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, IU Health Methodist/IU Health University
Physician Group:
IU Health Medical Group
Research
Research Publications
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