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- 2403 Castillo St, Suite 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
About Dr. Kovacs
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Brent J. Kovacs, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Brent graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1991. According to Medicare claims data, Brent cared for 1,850 Medicare patients across 3,156 services. The services billed most often include chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. NPI 1730296542 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (805) 682-3585
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Practice Locations
2403 CASTILLO ST SUITE 201
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Chronic conditions
Liver health
Specialized and cancer
Wound care
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Advanced endoscopy
Biliary and pancreatic endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
- Ambulatory reflux monitoring
- Capsule endoscopy
- Hydrogen and methane breath testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Esophageal manometry
Chronic illness
Clinical Nutrition
Diagnostic Testing
Digestive
General surgery
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Liver procedures
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Diagnostic colonoscopy
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Nursing care
Nutrition & Digestion
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Esophageal biopsy
- Esophageal dilation
- Stomach biopsy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
Most searched procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,156 services · 1,850 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
259 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
138 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
131 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
48 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
44 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
33 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
24 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of lower large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45331 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99439 |
857 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
513 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Santa Barbara 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kovacs's specialty?
Dr. Kovacs is a gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kovacs?
Dr. Kovacs is listed at 2403 Castillo St Suite 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kovacs?
The number on file is (805) 682-3585. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kovacs's NPI number?
Dr. Kovacs's National Provider Identifier is 1730296542. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kovacs's medical education?
Dr. Kovacs attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kovacs been practicing?
Dr. Kovacs has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kovacs known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kovacs performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kovacs confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kovacs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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