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Richard Kovacs, MD, Cardiology, Indianapolis, IN

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Cardiology • Indianapolis, IN

Non-Invasive Cardiology, Clinical Pharmacology

Q.E. and Sally Russell Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine Chief Medical Officer American College of Cardiology

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Overview of Dr. Kovacs

Dr. Richard Kovacs is a cardiologist in Indianapolis, IN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Indiana University Health University Hospital, Indiana University Health West Hospital, and Eskenazi Health. He received his medical degree from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has been in practice 37 years. Dr. Kovacs accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 161 doctors at Indiana University Health University Hospital and one of 44 doctors at Eskenazi Health who specialize in Cardiology. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1982 - 1985
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1982
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2007 - 2018
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha 2023
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2022
  • Master American College of Cardiology, 2020
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Finding Refuge in the ACC Family in Unprecedented Times  
    Richard Kovacs, MD, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging

Lectures

  • How to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation: Risk Factor Modification 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019
  • Sports Cardiology 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019

Authored Content

  • Finding Refuge in the ACC Family in Unprecedented TimesMay 2020

Press Mentions

  • CMS Proposal Would Expand Medicare, Medicaid Coverage for GLP-1 Drugs
    CMS Proposal Would Expand Medicare, Medicaid Coverage for GLP-1 DrugsNovember 27th, 2024
  • Integrating Behavioral Health into Non-Primary Care Settings
    Integrating Behavioral Health into Non-Primary Care SettingsAugust 22nd, 2024
  • Cardiologists Support New Bill That Would Improve AED Access Among Students
    Cardiologists Support New Bill That Would Improve AED Access Among StudentsMarch 30th, 2023
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Committees

  • member, 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Anthem Blue Access PPO
    Anthem Blue Preferred HMO
    BCBS Alabama PPO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    BCBS Massachusetts Blue Care Elect PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Cofinity PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Harvard Pilgrim HMO
    HealthLink PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Kaiser Permanente
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Sagamore Health Plus
    Tufts Health Plan PPO
    UniCare PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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