DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL COUCH M.D.
NPI 1831488352
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Tyler, TX

Q: What is Christopher Couch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Couch is 1831488352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2011.

Q: What is Christopher Couch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Couch was last updated on October 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.

Active since April 05, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1000 S BECKHAM AVE, TYLER, TX 75701(903) 590-5612 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2021, Jan 5, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Christopher Michael Couch M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL COUCH M.D. (NPI 1831488352) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Tyler, Texas, licensed in Texas (P4746) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831488352

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL COUCHCredential: M.D.

Location Address1000 S BECKHAM AVETyler, TX 75701-1908

Mailing Address1000 S Beckham AveTyler, TX 75701-1908 · (903) 590-5612

Phone(903) 590-5612

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateApril 5, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 23, 2024

✔ NPI 1831488352 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2086S0102X

License✔ Licensed in TX · P4746

Definition

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License P4746 (TX)

1000 S BECKHAM AVE, Tyler, TX 75701

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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 Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and more.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

Dr. Christopher Michael Couch 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 ID9931331006

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140404000579

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

58 services21 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

24 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tyler, TX

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450083

Location1000 South Beckham AveTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

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