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
- Primary practice
-
1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX 757011908
(903) 590-5612
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$179
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 5 | $178.77 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
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.