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Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease), Optometry (Primary Eye Care) and General Practice

860 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686

(231) 938-0710

Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH is an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease), optometry (primary eye care) and general practice. Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH is affiliated with Associated Retinal Consultants.

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860 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

B-scan

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH performed more eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, and diagnostic imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	362
eye procedures	5963
injections	1130
photocoagulation	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	206
eye procedures	6303
injections	1171
photocoagulation	57
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	449
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	948
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	206
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
eye procedures	7282
injections	1402
photocoagulation	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	483
Female	613

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1058
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	395
From 75 to 84	379
85 and over	254
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	22
eye procedures	8379
injections	1734
photocoagulation	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	1052
Female	1258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2238
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	764
From 75 to 84	824
85 and over	524
Less than 65	198

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

cryotherapy	12
diagnostic imaging	34
diathermy	12
eye procedures	9616
injections	2186
photocoagulation	32
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	637
Female	780

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1361
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	454
From 75 to 84	507
85 and over	337
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
eye procedures	9770
injections	2344
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	614
Female	760

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1315
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	448
From 75 to 84	472
85 and over	334
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	18
eye procedures	9615
injections	2347
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	576
Female	730

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	450
From 75 to 84	451
85 and over	300
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	25
eye procedures	8745
injections	2195
photocoagulation	33
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	548
Female	643

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	409
85 and over	245
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	6433
injections	1859

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	568

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1005
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	355
85 and over	241
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	426
eye procedures	6190
injections	1748
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	433
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	854
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	311
85 and over	194
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	21
doctor visit	970
eye procedures	5568
injections	1913
photocoagulation	16
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	474
Female	569

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	999
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	391
85 and over	227
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

cryotherapy	12
diagnostic imaging	22
diathermy	12
doctor visit	491
eye procedures	7624
injections	1820
photocoagulation	35
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	629

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1106
Native American / Alaskan Native	20
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	403
85 and over	260
Less than 65	89
65 to 74	399

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He has a state license in Michigan.

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Associated Retinal Consultants

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$1,901 ILUVIEN $1,885	$16
Allergan Inc.	$1,436 OZURDEX $69	$1,367
Genentech USA, Inc.	$276 LUCENTIS $157	VABYSMO $106	SUSVIMO $13
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$272 EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $125	Eylea $114	EYLEA aflibercept injection $33
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$186 BEOVU $33	$154
Other	$286 OZURDEX $155	YUTIQ $33	Humira $32	LOTEMAX GEL $16	ACTHAR $12	Other $39

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,307
Travel and Lodging	$1,036
Education	$16

Research Payments

Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH has received 86 research payments totaling $152,750.

Biography

Dr. Douglas Covert works as a general practice, ophthalmology (eye disease), and optometry (primary eye care). Dr. Covert is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Traverse City, MI.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Douglas J. Covert, MD, MPH From 2012 - 2022

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