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Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD)

(1690 Ratings)

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery and General Surgery

George Washington University (1997)

Professional interests include: skin grafting, ventral hernia, DIEP flap reconstruction, and more.

3737 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

(215) 662-7300

Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD is a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA specializing in plastic surgery and general surgery. He graduated from George Washington University in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD is affiliated with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Main Line Health and Penn Plastic Surgery University City.

Office Locations

3737 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Some issues Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD can help you with:

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Skin Grafting

When a large area of skin is too damaged to heal, a skin graft may be used to protect the tissue underneath and reduce scarring. A layer of healthy skin is taken and moved to the injured area, where it is fixed in place. Skin grafts are used to treat burns, infections, large wounds, ulcers, and other significant problems that affect the skin.

There are several different types of skin graft, depending on where the donor skin is taken from:

Autografts, where healthy skin is taken from another place on the patient's body
Allografts, where the donor skin is taken from another person or cadaver
Xenografts, which are harvested from animals and are used temporarily like a dressing to cover a wound
Synthetic grafts, which are made from non-biological materials, like silicone

In all cases, the skin graft may either be full-thickness or partial-thickness. While thicker grafts make recovery more difficult for the donor site, they heal more easily than thinner grafts.

Before skin graft surgery, patients are given anesthesia so they cannot feel any pain. If using an autograft, the surgeon carefully measures and removes the skin from the donor site. Sometimes the graft is cut in a mesh-like pattern, to allow a small piece of donated skin to stretch and cover a larger area. This also helps oxygen pass through the graft. The site where the skin graft will go is cleaned well to remove any dirt, bacteria, or dead skin cells. Then the skin graft is placed and attached with stitches or staples. It is often covered with antibacterial ointment and supportive bandages for the first few days.

As the skin graft heals into its new position, new blood vessels grow to reach and support the skin. Depending on the thickness of the graft, oil glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles may also regrow. Recovery time depends on the thickness of the graft and the overall health of the skin in the grafted area, but it generally takes from two to four weeks.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

adjacent tissue transfer

pedicled muscle flap reconstruction

In 2023, Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD performed more adjacent tissue transfer, and pedicled muscle flap reconstruction procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Volume:

reconstructive plastic surgery

tissue transfer

In 2023, Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD performed more reconstructive plastic surgery, and tissue transfer procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

reconstructive surgery

In 2012, Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD performed more reconstructive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
doctor visit	115
excision	24
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
open surgery	11
plastic surgery procedures	79
reconstructive surgery	79
tissue transfer	79
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
doctor visit	142
excision	16
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
plastic surgery procedures	79
reconstructive surgery	79
tissue transfer	79
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	12
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	13
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	27
doctor visit	145
excision	27
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
plastic surgery procedures	106
reconstructive surgery	106
tissue transfer	106
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	50

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	17
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
doctor visit	177
excision	33
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
plastic surgery procedures	82
reconstructive surgery	82
tissue transfer	82
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	53

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	26
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	44
doctor visit	195
excision	44
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
plastic surgery procedures	95
reconstructive surgery	95
tissue transfer	95
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	45

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	14
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
doctor visit	212
excision	33
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
plastic surgery procedures	97
reconstructive surgery	97
tissue transfer	97
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	14
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
doctor visit	244
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	11
open surgery	11
plastic surgery procedures	120
reconstructive surgery	120
tissue transfer	120
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	49

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	15
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
doctor visit	231
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	14
open surgery	14
plastic surgery procedures	119
reconstructive surgery	119
tissue transfer	119
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
doctor visit	209
excision	12
plastic surgery procedures	103
reconstructive surgery	103
tissue transfer	103
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	47

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	22
doctor visit	246
gastrointestinal procedures	22
open surgery	22
plastic surgery procedures	109
reconstructive surgery	109
tissue transfer	95
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	207
gastrointestinal procedures	14
open surgery	14
plastic surgery procedures	48
reconstructive surgery	48
tissue transfer	48
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

abdominal surgery	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
doctor visit	193
excision	24
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
open surgery	14
plastic surgery procedures	94
reconstructive surgery	94
tissue transfer	93
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	183
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	30
85 and over	7
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD graduated from George Washington University in 1997. He completed residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: George Washington University (1997)

Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Main Line Health

Penn Plastic Surgery University City

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: VA Insurance (Veteran's CCN), HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan, Qualcare, Highmark Blue Shield, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of PA, Oxford Health Plan, Medicaid - New Jersey, Humana Medicare, Cigna Healthcare, Keystone First Health Plan, Aetna, Horizon BC/BS of NJ, Centivo, UPMC Health Plan, Perennial Advantage, Oscar Health Plan of PA, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health), Provider Partners Health Plan, Preferred Health Care/Eliance, Clover Health, Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs), Medicare - Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross (IBC), Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners, PA Health & Wellness, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Devoted Health Plan, Global Medical Management, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360), Group Health Plan (GHP), First Health PPO, Aetna POS, TRICARE, Aetna HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Savings Plus, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Gold, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, Oxford HMO, Oxford PPO, Qualcare PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime, Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO, Clover Health Classic HMO, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO), Clover Health Choice, PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback, Qualcare POS, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete, Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO, Qualcare Workers Comp, Provider Partners Health Plan Community Plan HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices, Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO, Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access, Aetna Advantra Value, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices), Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO, Aetna Premier, Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO), Keystone Health Plan East POS, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO), PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Keystone Autism Services, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special, Aetna Flexible Five, Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO), Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP), Centivo EPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP, Oxford Health Plan POS, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Premier Plus, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO, Aetna Philly Prime, Clover Health Choice Value PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Freedom Core, Qualcare HMO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Provider Partners Health Plan Advantage Plan HMO SNP, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Preferred Health Care/Eliance EPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS, Clover Health Value, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO, Aetna PPO APCN, Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO), Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver and Keystone Health Plan East HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

VA Insurance (Veteran's CCN)

HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan

Qualcare

Highmark Blue Shield

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of PA

Oxford Health Plan

Medicaid - New Jersey

Humana Medicare

Cigna Healthcare

Keystone First Health Plan

Aetna

Horizon BC/BS of NJ

Centivo

UPMC Health Plan

Perennial Advantage

Oscar Health Plan of PA

Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health)

Provider Partners Health Plan

Preferred Health Care/Eliance

Clover Health

Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)

Medicare - Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross (IBC)

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners

PA Health & Wellness

Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA

Devoted Health Plan

Global Medical Management

Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)

Group Health Plan (GHP)

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

TRICARE

Aetna HMO

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Savings Plus

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Gold

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

First Health POS

First Health HMO

Oxford HMO

Oxford PPO

Qualcare PPO

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Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp

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Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO

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Keystone Health Plan East POS

Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP

Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO)

PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 1690 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Davol Inc.	$362,631 PHASIX $91,787	SURGICAL $49,675	VENTRALIGHT $8,000	DAV-XenMatrix AB $6,130	Phasix Mesh $5,797	Other $201,243
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$101,661 IDRT $41,713	TENOGLIDE TENDON PROTECTOR SHEET $14,334	Cadence Ankle Replacement System $7,579	PriMatrix $4,750	Flowable $2,042	Other $31,243
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$72,678 SYNECOR Biomaterial $22,877	GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial $21,394	Product in Development $11,315	GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $11,054	GORE SYNECOR Biomaterial $4,432	Other $1,606
Allergan, Inc.	$14,619 STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $14,594	NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS $25
CHECKPOINT SURGICAL, INC	$14,062 Checkpoint Stimulators $14,062
Other	$19,971 Cavilon $6,162	VAC THERAPY UNITS $2,400	BOTOX $906	Prevena Restor Bella Form $692	PHASIX $684	Other $9,126

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$263,253
Consulting Fee	$234,176
Travel and Lodging	$49,171
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$20,334
Food and Beverage	$16,266
Other	$2,422

Research Payments

Dr. Stephen John Kovach III, MD has received 14 research payments totaling $158,589.

Biography

Dr. Stephen Kovach's specialties are plastic surgery and general surgery. Before completing his residency at Duke University Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital, and Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Kovach attended medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. These areas are among his clinical interests: oral reconstruction, umbilical hernia, and deviated septum. Patients gave Dr. Kovach an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kovach seems to honor UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received distinctions including Academy of Master Clinicians, University of Pennsylvania System; Don LaRossa Annual Teaching Award University of Pennsylvania Division of Plastic Surgery2000 to; and Stuber Fellowship for Basic Science Research University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY. His professional affiliations include Pennsylvania Hospital, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Philadelphia, PA.