Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Ernest D. Kovarik, M.D.
Specialist in Topeka, KS · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1801838396
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Ernest D. Kovarik
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 6001 Sw 6th Ave, Suite 300, Topeka, KS, 66615
Phone (785) 271-2200
Fax (785) 271-2219
Enumeration date Jun 11, 2006
Last updated in NPPES May 22, 2013
Taxonomy & licenses
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105281 | Other | KS | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF |
| P00321355 | Other | KS | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Ernest Kovarik?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ernest Kovarik is 1801838396, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Ernest Kovarik practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Topeka, KS. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-05-22.