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VERONICA COUTU N.P.
NPI 1174581169
Physician Assistant in Fall River, MA

Active since May 02, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
277 PLEASANT ST STE 306, FALL RIVER, MA 02721(508) 675-3232 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Veronica Coutu N.p. NPPES

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

VERONICA COUTU N.P. (NPI 1174581169) is an individual physician assistant in Fall River, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (229411) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Anne's Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174581169
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameVERONICA COUTUCredential: N.P.
Location Address277 PLEASANT ST STE 306Fall River, MA 02721-3005
Mailing Address235 Hanover StFall River, MA 02720-5246
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1174581169 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 MA · 229411
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.
277 PLEASANT ST STE 306, Fall River, MA 02721

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Veronica Coutu N.p. 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 ID4486675766
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051214000562
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Veronica Coutu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Same address
Clinic/Center
277 PLEASANT ST, 4TH FLOOR
Fall River, MA 02721
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 317 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Saint Anne's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fall River, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220020
Location795 Middle StreetFall River, MA 02721 · Bristol County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02721 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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 2

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

Nurse Practitioner
277 PLEASANT ST STE 306
FALL RIVER, MA 02721
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
277 PLEASANT ST STE 306
FALL RIVER, MA 02721

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 Veronica Coutu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Veronica Coutu is 1174581169. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2006.

Where is Veronica Coutu located?

Veronica Coutu practices at 277 Pleasant St Ste 306, Fall River, MA 02721. The listed phone number is (508) 675-3232.

What is Veronica Coutu's specialty?

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

Is Veronica Coutu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Veronica Coutu 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Veronica Coutu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Veronica Coutu reassigns Medicare benefits to Prima Care, PC (Fall River, MA). The 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 Veronica Coutu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Veronica Coutu accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Veronica Coutu 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 Veronica Coutu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Veronica Coutu is affiliated with Saint Anne's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Veronica Coutu was last updated on October 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 days 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.