Jerome Covington, M.D.

Internal Medicine

(305) 517-6613Key West, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jerome Covington, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 44+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (class of 1982), he has been practicing for over 44 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,651 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Key West44+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3817dNPPES updated 2015-11-23 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3706 N Roosevelt Blvd Ste D, Key West, FL 33040-4566

Fax: (305) 517-6614
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

9.17%

Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)

9.17% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.5%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Florida

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

196

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

200

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,873

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $618k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Arthritis
Higher than avg (+12%)61%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
42%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$250 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Jerome Covington's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1982

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

  2. 44 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1982)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 511314

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Jerome Covington

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jerome Covington for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Key West required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jerome Covington

Dr. Covington is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Key West, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 517-6613.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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