# Michael B Hovater, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/michael-hovater-md-1932360294
NPI: 1932360294
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Michael B Hovater, MD is a nephrology based in Birmingham, AL practicing at Nephrology Associates, Pc with NPI 1932360294.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Nephrology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2008
- NPI: 1932360294 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1932360294))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Nephrology Associates, Pc
- Address: 3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 352433326
- Phone: (205) 592-1000
- Group practice size: 31 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 6 plans
- [BCBS Alabama](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-alabama) — 3 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Michael B Hovater, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1932360294).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 17 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $189.

Largest disclosed payer: Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. ($158 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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