Physician Profile
Donald J. Covell, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Covell
Based in Danville, KY, Donald J. Covell, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Donald graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2010. According to Medicare claims data, Donald cared for 488 Medicare patients across 731 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, x-ray of foot, 2 views, and injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (859) 236-8730
- Email not available
Practice Locations
333 S 3RD ST SUITE B
Danville, KY 40422
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
731 services · 488 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
23 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Application of short leg cast | Procedure | 29405 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | Procedure | 27245 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | Imaging | 73620 |
112 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views | Imaging | 73600 |
89 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
37 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | Imaging | 73501 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
90 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
154 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 3
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.
Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2010 at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Donald J. Covell?
Donald J. Covell is an orthopaedic surgeon in Danville, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Donald J. Covell's address?
Donald J. Covell is listed at 333 S 3Rd St Suite B, Danville, KY 40422. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Donald J. Covell?
The number on file is (859) 236-8730. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Donald J. Covell's NPI number?
Donald J. Covell's National Provider Identifier is 1124346002. 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
Where did Donald J. Covell train?
Donald J. Covell attended University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Donald J. Covell been practicing?
Donald J. Covell has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Donald J. Covell perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Donald J. Covell performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint, application of short leg cast and treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, 2 views and x-ray of ankle, 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Donald J. Covell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Donald J. Covell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.