Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Richard David Kovar, MD

Individual provider Family Medicine Physician · NPI 1538146832

Dr. Richard David Kovar, MD is registered under Family Practice in Seattle, Washington. Graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 1980, 46 years ago. Practices with Seattle Roots Community Health, a 50-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Washington.

Years since qualifying
46
Trained at
George Washington University School of Medicine
Licensed in
WA
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

500 19th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112-4007 Not confirmed with CMS for 15 years — call before visiting
Phone: (206) 299-1600
Fax: (206) 299-1608
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Specialties & licences

Family Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence MD00021679 (WA)

Record details

NPI number1538146832
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedDecember 28, 2005
Last updated in NPPESOctober 5, 2010

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyFAMILY PRACTICE
Medical schoolGEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1980 (46 years in practice)
Group practice Seattle Roots Community Health — 50 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

Colleagues at Seattle Roots Community Health

Clinicians the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file lists under the same group practice. CMS counts 50 clinicians in the practice; 12 are shown here.

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