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 HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage POS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Anthem HMO
- Anthem Managed Medicaid Healthy Indiana Plan
- Anthem Managed Medicaid Hoosier Care Connect
- Anthem Managed Medicaid Hoosier Healthwise
- Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
- Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
- Anthem PPO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Care Source Healthy Indiana Plan
- Care Source Hoosier Healthwise
- Care Source Marketplace
- Cigna HealthCare HMO
- Cigna HealthCare PPO
- Cofinity (Aetna) PPO
- Cofinity (Aetna) PPOM
Community Health Alliance
Deaconess OneCare
- Encore Combined
- Encore Health Network
First Health Network
- Health Alliance Medicare Advantage
- Humana ChoiceCare
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
Lutheran 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
- MDWise Excel Healthy Indiana Plan
- MDWise Excel Hoosier Healthwise
Medicaid (Traditional)
Medicare (Traditional)
MultiPlan/PHCS
- Parkview Signature Care EPO
- Parkview Signature Care PPO
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHP)
Sagamore Health Network
SHO Direct
Southern Indiana Health Organization (SIHO) Inspire/PPO
- United HealthCare Managed Medicaid - Hoosier Care Connect
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage HMO
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage POS
- United HealthCare Medicare Advantage PPO
VA Community Care Network
- Zing Health CSNP
- Zing Health DSNP
- Zing Health HMO
- Zing Health POS
- Zing Health 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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