Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Heather Couch, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Phoenix, AZ

  • NPI 1184629156
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
16841 N. 31St Ave, Ste. 134
Phoenix, AZ 850533051
(623) 322-5001
fax (623) 322-8996

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 26, 2008
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0103X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #0552

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184629156. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,648
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,412
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 619 188 $43
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 219 97 $79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 162 132 $87
11055 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 135 77 $69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 123 123 $106
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 107 65 $55
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 92 27 $96
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 61 41 $33
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 58 11 $0
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths 47 22 $87

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Phoenix Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$178
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $51.60
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $29.15
Mimedx Group, INC. 1 $19.77
Ortho Dermatologics, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $19.39
Amgen INC. 1 $15.65
Medtronic, INC. 1 $14.80
Orthofix Medical, INC. 1 $14.70
Advanced Oxygen Therapy INC. 1 $13.25

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$178

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
127
Patients
84
Total drug cost
$1,887
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketoconazole Generic 38 24 $1,156
Cephalexin Generic 36 29 $251
Terbinafine Hcl Generic 35 16 $386
Silver Sulfadiazine Generic 18 15 $95

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Heather Couch's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Couch practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Dr. Heather Couch practice?
Dr. Heather Couch practices at 16841 N. 31St Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850533051. Office phone: 6233225001.
What is Dr. Heather Couch's NPI?
Dr. Heather Couch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184629156, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Couch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Couch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Couch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (HCPCS 11056); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.