Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Couvillion, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA

  • NPI 1316980014
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
525 E Micheltorena St Ste A
Santa Barbara, CA 931034211
(805) 963-1648
fax (805) 965-5214

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 6, 2022
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A98191
Medicaid
FL #2730642-00

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316980014. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
63,152
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$8,081,560
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 35,940 72 $37
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg 7,060 357 $275
92134 Imaging of retina 4,832 1,599 $41
67028 Injection of drug into eye 3,434 751 $149
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 2,342 166 $226
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 2,332 194 $870
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,835 1,289 $139
Q5124 Injection, ranibizumab-nuna, biosimilar, (byooviz), 0.1 mg 1,765 133 $228
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 865 596 $99
92250 Photography of the retina 720 557 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,545. This provider delivers 41× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,735
Transactions
52
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 6 $1,524.43
ABBVIE INC. 15 $421.72
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 7 $218.41
Alimera Sciences, Inc. 14 $176.20
Genentech USA, Inc. 7 $154.40
Iridex Corporation 1 $107.08
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $104.17
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $28.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,965
Travel and Lodging
$770

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
923
Patients
451
Total drug cost
$59,175
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 162 99 $9,185
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 115 53 $2,766
Latanoprost Generic 99 21 $1,520
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 85 54 $974
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 78 49 $1,138
Atropine Sulfate Generic 70 55 $4,558
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 64 45 $2,945
Timolol Maleate Generic 57 23 $924
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 42 23 $1,001
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 41 16 $14,706

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stephen Couvillion's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Couvillion practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. Stephen Couvillion practice?
Dr. Stephen Couvillion practices at 525 E Micheltorena St Ste A, Santa Barbara, CA 931034211. Office phone: 8059631648.
What is Dr. Stephen Couvillion's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Couvillion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316980014, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Couvillion accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Couvillion accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Couvillion commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg (HCPCS Q5128); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.