2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1518932466 MD
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HENRY COVINGTON, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in HOPKINSVILLE, Kentucky. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 392 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HENRY COVINGTON, MD filed 8,157 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in HOPKINSVILLE, Kentucky, prescribing 90% generic.

8K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

HENRY COVINGTON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

8,157 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

HENRY COVINGTON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HENRY COVINGTON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/22/2006

NPI 1518932466

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,157 200% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

HENRY COVINGTON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1602A CANTON ST, HOPKINSVILLE, KY, 42240, with a listed phone of (270) 886-1773. NPI 1518932466 was issued on 02/22/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COVINGTON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,157 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 392 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $583K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1602A CANTON ST
HOPKINSVILLE, KY 42240

Provider Details

NPI 1518932466
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/22/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HENRY COVINGTON, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 8,157 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

8,157
Total Claims
$583K
Total Drug Cost
392
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,708
Total Day Supply
515,305
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$465K
Generic Drug Cost
$115K
Opioid Claims
61 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
250

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 131, 85+: 53

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What HENRY COVINGTON, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
334
Atorvastatin Calcium
314
Metformin Hcl
259
Levothyroxine Sodium
245
Hydrochlorothiazide
232
Lisinopril
221
Carvedilol
181
Omeprazole
170
Zolpidem Tartrate
169
Gabapentin
164

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How HENRY COVINGTON, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

HENRY COVINGTON, MD's 8,157 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Kentucky

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COVINGTON.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HENRY COVINGTON, MD's specialty?
HENRY COVINGTON, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in HOPKINSVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does HENRY COVINGTON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HENRY COVINGTON, MD wrote 8,157 Medicare Part D claims totaling $583K in drug costs for 392 beneficiaries.
Where is HENRY COVINGTON, MD located?
HENRY COVINGTON, MD is located at 1602A CANTON ST, HOPKINSVILLE, KY, 42240. Phone: (270) 886-1773.
What is HENRY COVINGTON, MD's NPI number?
HENRY COVINGTON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518932466, issued on 02/22/2006.
Does HENRY COVINGTON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HENRY COVINGTON, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $465K in brand drug costs.
Does HENRY COVINGTON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, HENRY COVINGTON, MD had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HENRY COVINGTON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HENRY COVINGTON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HENRY COVINGTON, MD accept Medicare?
HENRY COVINGTON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,157 Part D claims and 392 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HENRY COVINGTON, MD's credentials?
HENRY COVINGTON, MD's NPI is 1518932466 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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