Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Couch, M.D.

Surgical Critical Care Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Tyler, TX

  • NPI 1831488352
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX 757011908
(903) 590-5612

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 23, 2024
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #P4746

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831488352. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
380
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$65,680
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 229 81 $208
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 137 69 $115
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 14 14 $170

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$179
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 5 $178.77

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$179

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Couch's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Couch practices Surgical Critical Care Physician in Tyler, TX.
Where does Dr. Christopher Couch practice?
Dr. Christopher Couch practices at 1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 757011908. Office phone: 9035905612.
What is Dr. Christopher Couch's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Couch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831488352, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Couch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Couch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Couch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.