Dr David Allan Couch, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Kingsport, TN

Dr David Allan Couch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Kingsport, Tennessee. He went to Mercer University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Southeastern Retina Associates Pc, Southeastern Retina Associates Pc and his current practice location is 2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 578-4364.

Dr David Allan Couch is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 35896) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1659377679.

Contact Information

Dr David Allan Couch, MD
2412 N John B Dennis Hwy,
Kingsport, TN 37660-4772
(423) 578-4364
(423) 578-4372

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Allan Couch
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience27 Years
Location2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr David Allan Couch attended and graduated from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659377679
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/03/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870498389
  • Enrollment ID: I20031205000664

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Allan Couch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659377679NPI-NPPES
180043086OtherVARAILROAD MC VA
180043087OtherTNRAILROAD MEDICARE
3715424MedicaidTN
64047194MedicaidKY
006309453MedicaidVA
006310397MedicaidVA
89065YFMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 35896 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southeastern Retina Associates Pc751786236019
Southeastern Retina Associates Pc751786236019

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr David Allan Couch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSoutheastern Retina Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104097310
PECOS PAC ID: 7517862360
Enrollment ID: O20031204000507

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr David Allan Couch is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David Allan Couch, MD
320 Prosperity Dr,
Knoxville, TN 37923-4709

Ph: (423) 756-1512
Dr David Allan Couch, MD
2412 N John B Dennis Hwy,
Kingsport, TN 37660-4772

Ph: (423) 578-4364

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Kingsport, TN

Dr. Mark Ellsworth Kleinman, M.D.
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Dr. Cristoforo Larzo, M.D.
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Dr. Brandon David Lee, M.D.
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Eric K Smith, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 135 W Ravine Rd, Suite 2c, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423-246-7372    Fax: 423-578-4369

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