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Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD

Accepting New Patients

(889 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Family Medicine

University of Maryland School of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: shoulder dislocation, neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), ACL injury, and more.

8000 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21252

(410) 704-2707

Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD specializing in sports medicine and family medicine. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital.

Office Locations

2118 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093

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3333 North Calvert Street Johnston Professional Building, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21218

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MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

8000 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21252

(410) 704-2707

(410) 704-2727

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MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

9501 Old Annapolis Road Suite 220
Ellicott City, MD 21042

(410) 554-2270

(410) 261-2726

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Some issues Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD can help you with:

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

In The News

“Dr. Louis Kovacs, a physician at the Arnold Palmer SportsHealth Center at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, explains what older athletes who want to keep playing their favorite sport should look out...”—"Tom Brady will keep playing football, older athletes can, too", Daily Press, February 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2013 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	18
doctor visit	155
lab tests	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	149
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	82
injections	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
doctor visit	138
injections	69
musculoskeletal imaging	16
X-rays	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
doctor visit	141
injections	80

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	66
doctor visit	159
injections	66

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
doctor visit	278
injections	119

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	113
doctor visit	244
injections	113

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
doctor visit	277
injections	161

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	192
doctor visit	299
injections	192

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Timonium, MD were aspiration, injections, lab tests and diabetes management.

aspiration	102
diabetes management	18
doctor visit	170
injections	102
lab tests	18
musculoskeletal imaging	16
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	81
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	1
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2009)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

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. Louis E. Kovacs, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, M.D. IPA (HMO), Erickson Advantage Plans, POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

OCI Direct (HMO)

Medicare Direct

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open POS Plus

IH-Open EPO Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

M.D. IPA (HMO)

Erickson Advantage Plans

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Choice POS II Open Access

Employee Health Plan

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

Aetna Classic 3500

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 889 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Timonium, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-28

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The doctor's explanation of the procedure put me at ease. He was thoughtful and patient with me and I appreciated that.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-19

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DR Kovacs was so thorough, patient excellent listener. I felt VERY confident that he knew what he was doing!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-30

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Dr Kovacs explained well the need for rehabilitation, and why increased exercise alone is not enough.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-13

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Dr. Kovacs was fantastic. He was friendly, knowledgeable and was very concerned about my issue.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-25

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Extremely informative and very through evaluation including xrays.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-25

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Dr Kovaks - very attentive and thorough! Awesome experience

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-19

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Always wonderful easy, convenient and so professional

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-11

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Dr Kovacs was excellent

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-24

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Dr. Kovacs is great.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-12

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Louis E. Kovacs, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
BrainScope Company, Inc.	$5,294 Modified BrainScope One $5,294

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,220
Travel and Lodging	$890
Food and Beverage	$184

Biography

Dr. Lou Kovacs is a specialist in family medicine and sports medicine. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Kovacs include disc problems, metatarsal fracture, and forearm fracture. Dr. Kovacs accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. Before completing his residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Dr. Kovacs attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kovacs's practice in Baltimore, MD is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.