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CHRISTOPHER EVAN COUCH PA-C
NPI 1013436435
Physician Assistant in Durham, NC

Active since September 18, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A, DURHAM, NC 27705(919) 383-4355 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2025, Dec 12, 2018, Sep 18, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christopher Evan Couch Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER EVAN COUCH PA-C (NPI 1013436435) is an individual physician assistant in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-07570) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013436435
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER EVAN COUCHCredential: PA-C
Location Address1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24ADurham, NC 27705-2671
Mailing Address1821 Hillandale RdDurham, NC 27705-3549 · (360) 915-3353
Phone(919) 383-4355
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateSeptember 18, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1013436435 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-07570
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A, Durham, NC 27705
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Evan Couch Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9436417557
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171219002801
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27705 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KYLE JOSEPH RICKARDS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistant
1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 383-4355
LAUREN POLK SMITH PA-C
Physician Assistant
1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 383-4355
EMILY PAIGE OSLIE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 383-4355
BETSY DICKERSON NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 383-4355
SYLVIA JANE GRAY PA
Physician Assistant
1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 383-4355
JORDAN PAINTER BARHAM PA-C
Physician Assistant
1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 383-4355
RAHUL UDAY NAYAK MD
Emergency Medicine
1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 383-4355
JENNA LEE HENDRICKSON
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (435) 591-9383

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Couch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Couch is 1013436435. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 18, 2017.

Where is Christopher Couch located?

Christopher Couch practices at 1821 Hillandale Rd Ste 24A, Durham, NC 27705. The listed phone number is (919) 383-4355.

What is Christopher Couch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Christopher Couch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Couch is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Couch accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Christopher Couch as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Couch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Couch is affiliated with Unc Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Couch was last updated on April 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.