JEROME JOSEPH COUTURE M.D.
NPI 1518420199
Internal Medicine in Hershey, PA

Q: What is Jerome Couture's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jerome Couture is 1518420199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2019.

Q: What is Jerome Couture's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jerome Couture was last updated on July 12, 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.

Active since April 10, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.11/100

CMS Quality Rating

500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(717) 531-8521 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2024, Aug 14, 2023, May 15, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Jerome Joseph Couture M.d. NPPES

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

JEROME JOSEPH COUTURE M.D. (NPI 1518420199) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD485374) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518420199

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameJEROME JOSEPH COUTURECredential: M.D.

Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360

Mailing Address500 University DrHershey, PA 17033-2360 · (717) 531-8521

Phone(717) 531-8521

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateApril 10, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2024

✔ NPI 1518420199 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD485374✔ Licensed in VA · 0101275462

Definition

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.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 0101275462 (VA)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 14000 Coliseum Dr Ste 445Hampton, VA 23666-5981 · Phone (757) 827-2127

Location 2620 John Paul Jones CirPortsmouth, VA 23708-2111 · Phone (757) 953-5000

Location 377 Nealy AveHampton, VA 23665-2040 · Phone (757) 764-2123

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jerome Joseph Couture M.d. 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 ID3870825276

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240725001549

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

102 services101 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

38 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lancaster General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lancaster, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390100

Location555 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602 · Lancaster County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hershey, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390256

Location500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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.

95.11/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

86.31

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MR. DANIEL MICHAEL WEISS I PA-C

Physician Assistant

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-7299

NICOLE SWALLOW M.D.

Internal Medicine

500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-1692

NEERAV GOYAL M.D.

Otolaryngology

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

KARIMA C FITZGERALD M.D.

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8887

DR. ANTHONY SIMON BONAVIA M.D.

Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)

500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

DR. HIROKO SHIKE MD

Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)

500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8615

MARIUM TARIQ M.D.

Family Medicine

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

KANTHI BANGALORE KRISHNA MBBS

Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

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 Jerome Couture's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jerome Couture is 1518420199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2019.

Where is Jerome Couture located?

Jerome Couture practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (717) 531-8521.

What is Jerome Couture's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Jerome Couture enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jerome Couture 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.

Is Jerome Couture affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jerome Couture is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital and Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jerome Couture was last updated on July 12, 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.