NATARIO COUSER MD
NPI 1083822704
Ophthalmology in Baltimore, MD

Active since May 18, 2007PECOS Enrolled
76.23/100
CMS Quality Rating
600 NORTH WOLFE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21264(410) 931-1340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2024, May 31, 2019, Aug 22, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Natario Couser Md NPPES

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

NATARIO COUSER MD (NPI 1083822704) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0101408) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, The, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083822704
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameNATARIO COUSERCredential: MD
Location Address600 NORTH WOLFE STBaltimore, MD 21264-1930
Mailing Address6201 Greenleigh AveMiddle River, MD 21220-2004 · (410) 933-1340 · Fax (804) 342-7619
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2024
✔ NPI 1083822704 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · D0101408✔ Licensed in VA · 0101249717
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Also ListedMedical Genetics · Clinical Genetics (M.D.)Taxonomy 207SG0201X · License D0101408 (MD)
600 NORTH WOLFE ST, Baltimore, MD 21264

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11250 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23298-5051 · Phone (804) 828-8643 · Fax (804) 828-1010
Location 21000 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219-1930 · Phone (804) 828-9315 · Fax (804) 628-6086

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Natario Couser Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5991820169
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241031001152
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Natario Couser reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Orthopaedic Surgery
600 N WOLFE ST
Baltimore, MD 21287
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 4,483 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
707 N BROADWAY
Baltimore, MD 21205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 352 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
5525 EASTERN AVE
Baltimore, MD 21224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Baltimore Medical System, Inc.
  • 243 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Johns Hopkins Hospital, The

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210009
Location600 North Wolfe StreetBaltimore, MD 21287 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Childrens · Baltimore, MD
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number213301
Location707 North BroadwayBaltimore, MD 21205 · Baltimore City County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21264 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
$139.05 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.47 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $18.86 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.23/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.18

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
600 NORTH WOLFE ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21264

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 Natario Couser's NPI number?

The NPI number for Natario Couser is 1083822704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2007.

Where is Natario Couser located?

Natario Couser practices at 600 North Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21264. The listed phone number is (410) 931-1340.

What is Natario Couser's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Natario Couser enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Natario Couser is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Natario Couser's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Natario Couser reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), Kennedy Krieger Associates (Baltimore, MD) and Baltimore Medical Systems, Inc. (Baltimore, MD). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Natario Couser's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Natario Couser accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Natario Couser 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 Natario Couser affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Natario Couser is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, The and Kennedy Krieger Institute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Natario Couser was last updated on October 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.