Experienced in Heart Failure

Dr. Richard C. Kovach

Interventional Cardiology
HackenSack Meridian health
Deborah Heart And Lung Center
200 Trenton Road, 
Browns Mills, NJ 
Experienced in Heart Failure
HackenSack Meridian health
Deborah Heart And Lung Center
200 Trenton Road, 
Browns Mills, NJ 
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Overview

Richard Kovach is an Interventional Cardiologist in Browns Mills, New Jersey. Dr. Kovach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Heart Failure.

Graduate Institution
Thomas Jefferson University
Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NJ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Fellowships
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Deborah Heart And Lung Center
Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Deborah Heart and Lung Center
200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 8015.
Call: 609-893-6611
Other Locations
Deborah Specialty Physicians
1364 Route 72 West, Suite 5, Manahawkin, NJ 8050.
Call: 609-836-6602

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

8 Clinical Trials

ACURATE IDE: Transcatheter Replacement of Stenotic Aortic Valve Through Implantation of ACURATE in Subjects InDicatEd for TAVR
ACURATE IDE: Transcatheter Replacement of Stenotic Aortic Valve Through Implantation of ACURATE in Subjects InDicatEd for TAVR
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
LIFE-BTK (pivotaL Investigation of saFety and Efficacy of BRS Treatment-Below The Knee) Randomized Controlled Trial
LIFE-BTK (pivotaL Investigation of saFety and Efficacy of BRS Treatment-Below The Knee) Randomized Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial
Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Other, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Randomized Study of the Shockwave Medical Peripheral Lithoplasty® System Used in Combination With DCB Versus Standard Balloon Angioplasty Used in Combination With DCB to Treat Moderate and Severely Calcified Femoropopliteal Arteries
Randomized Study of the Shockwave Medical Peripheral Lithoplasty® System Used in Combination With DCB Versus Standard Balloon Angioplasty Used in Combination With DCB to Treat Moderate and Severely Calcified Femoropopliteal Arteries
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 20, 2023
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Randomized Trial to Confirm the Safety and Effectiveness of Chocolate Touch™ Paclitaxel Coated Balloon Catheter, in Above the Knee Lesions
A Randomized Trial to Confirm the Safety and Effectiveness of Chocolate Touch™ Paclitaxel Coated Balloon Catheter, in Above the Knee Lesions
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Best Endovascular Versus Best Surgical Therapy in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia
Best Endovascular Versus Best Surgical Therapy in Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 11, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
The OPTIMIZE Trial to Assess the Procedural and Clinical Value of the Svelte IDS and RX Sirolimus Eluting Coronary Stent Systems for the Treatment of Atherosclerotic Lesions in a Randomized Study
The OPTIMIZE Trial to Assess the Procedural and Clinical Value of the Svelte IDS and RX Sirolimus Eluting Coronary Stent Systems for the Treatment of Atherosclerotic Lesions in a Randomized Study
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 23, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Percutaneous Ventricular Restoration in Chronic Heart Failure Due to Ischemic Heart Disease
Percutaneous Ventricular Restoration in Chronic Heart Failure Due to Ischemic Heart Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 23, 2017
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 3
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18 Total Publications

COVID-19-Induced Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus.
COVID-19-Induced Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus.
Journal: Cureus
Published: October 24, 2025
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