Dr Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Tucson, AZ

Dr Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Tucson, Arizona. He went to University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine and graduated in 2022 and has 2 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Pima Eye Institute Pc and his current practice location is 7396 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (520) 229-1554.

Dr Ricardo Christopher Couso is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD485611) 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 1215428750.

Contact Information

Dr Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD
7396 N La Cholla Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2305
(520) 229-1554
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ricardo Christopher Couso
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience2 Years
Location7396 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, Arizona
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 Ricardo Christopher Couso attended and graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 2022
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215428750
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/21/2018
  • Last Update Date: 06/25/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214315910
  • Enrollment ID: I20220608003326

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ricardo Christopher Couso such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215428750NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD485611 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pima Eye Institute Pc54967307803

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 Ricardo Christopher Couso allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePima Eye Institute Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740351253
PECOS PAC ID: 5496730780
Enrollment ID: O20040621001773

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 Ricardo Christopher Couso 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 Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD
7396 N La Cholla Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2305

Ph: (520) 229-1554
Dr Ricardo Christopher Couso, MD
7396 N La Cholla Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85741-2305

Ph: (520) 229-1554

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