Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sheri Couch
Nurse Practitioner · Family Nurse Practitioner · Forest City, NC
- NPI 1598209553
- 10 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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249 Oak St
Forest City, NC 280433585
(828) 919-2393
fax (888) 284-2932 - Mailing address
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Po Box 1641
Bryson City, NC 287131641
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 10, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #5009150
- Medicaid
- NC #1598209553
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598209553. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
948
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$54,304
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 508 | 89 | $73 | |
80305 |
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation | 226 | 83 | $12 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 119 | 64 | $101 | |
G0442 |
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 28 | 28 | $15 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 27 | 27 | $15 | |
96160 |
Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment | 21 | 21 | $2 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 19 | 19 | $90 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 126. This provider delivers 7.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$746
Transactions
34
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte Bio-Pharma LLC | 15 | $351.34 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 8 | $135.55 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 3 | $86.38 | |
| PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC | 3 | $82.20 | |
| USWM, LLC | 4 | $67.97 | |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | 1 | $22.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,486
Patients
957
Total drug cost
$1,124,765
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 1,048 | 169 | $295,822 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 1,026 | 161 | $26,410 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 533 | 118 | $18,310 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 455 | 100 | $6,742 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 334 | 73 | $2,570 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 240 | 44 | $5,261 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 200 | 52 | $1,930 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 131 | 37 | $841 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 105 | 24 | $346 |
| Prolate (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 101 | 33 | $344,523 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sheri Couch's medical specialty?
Dr. Sheri Couch practices Nurse Practitioner in Forest City, NC.
Where does Dr. Sheri Couch practice?
Dr. Sheri Couch practices at 249 Oak St, Forest City, NC 280433585. Office phone: 8289192393.
What is Dr. Sheri Couch's NPI?
Dr. Sheri Couch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598209553, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sheri Couch accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Sheri Couch does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Sheri Couch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (HCPCS 80305); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.