DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL COUCH M.D.
NPI 1831488352
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Tyler, TX
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
5Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Couch reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Tyler, TX 75701
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 636 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dallas, TX 75204
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dallas, TX 75231
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 1,208 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dallas, TX 75208
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 254 clinicians in this Medicare group
Fort Worth, TX 76112
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 231 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 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.
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, TXOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
TYLER, TX 75701
TYLER, TX 75701
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 1831488352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2011.
Where is Christopher Couch located?
Christopher Couch practices at 1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701. The listed phone number is (903) 590-5612.
What is Christopher Couch's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.
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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Couch's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Couch reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Etmc Physician Group Inc. (Tyler, TX), North Texas Critical Care PA (Dallas, TX), Cogent Healthcare Of Texas, PA (Dallas, TX), Dallas Pulmonary & Critical Care PA (Dallas, TX) and Texas Physician Resources, LLP (Fort Worth, TX). 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 Christopher Couch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Christopher Couch accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare 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 Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital.
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 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.
# Dr. Christopher Michael Couch, M.D. · NPI 1831488352
Surgical Critical Care physician in Tyler, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 5, 2011.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1831488352 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 5, 2011
- **Primary specialty:** Surgery - Surgical Critical Care · taxonomy 2086S0102X
- **State license:** P4746 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1000 S BECKHAM AVE, Tyler, TX 75701-1908
- **Phone:** (903) 590-5612
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 5 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Etmc Physician Group Inc. (NPI 1609382662, Tyler, TX); North Texas Critical Care PA (NPI 1265863542, Dallas, TX); Cogent Healthcare Of Texas, PA (NPI 1992722953, Dallas, TX); Dallas Pulmonary & Critical Care PA (NPI 1235402728, Dallas, TX); Texas Physician Resources, LLP (NPI 1639413289, Fort Worth, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine, class of 2011
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 23, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1831488352) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.