Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Stuart Couch, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1427541523
- Accepts Medicare
- 8 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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Emergency Medicine Department, 14 Medical Park, Ste 400
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 434-7088
fax (803) 434-3946
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Year of graduation
- 2018 — 8 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #LL52638
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427541523. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
577
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$58,737
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 219 | 216 | $165 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 218 | 157 | $8 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 67 | 64 | $112 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 62 | 61 | $203 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 11 | 11 | $69 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 74 peers in this city , average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 4.6× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
47
Patients
36
Total drug cost
$207
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 22 | 22 | $74 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 14 | 14 | $35 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $98 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Stuart Couch's medical specialty?
Dr. Stuart Couch practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Stuart Couch practice?
Dr. Stuart Couch practices at Emergency Medicine Department, Columbia, SC 29203. Office phone: 8034347088.
What is Dr. Stuart Couch's NPI?
Dr. Stuart Couch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427541523, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stuart Couch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stuart Couch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stuart Couch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.