Active NPI 1013436435 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher Evan Couch , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Durham, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Couch, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Durham, NC. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2017, Christopher Couch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A.

Christopher Couch maintains professional affiliations with Fastmed Pc, Unc Physicians Network Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc, automated urinalysis test. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1821 Hillandale Rd Ste 24a

Durham, NC 277052671

Telephone 9193834355

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc. Facility NPI 1780612713

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Durham, NC

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

9 Yrs -1.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.5 Yrs

State Avg: 13.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

515 Specialists

Practicing in Durham, NC (9374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

21.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Couch (9 Years) 9 Yrs

Durham Specialty Average (10.5 Years) 10.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	174	167	$318.00	$102.96
U0002 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc	20	20	$140.00	$50.28
81003 Automated urinalysis test	19	19	$18.50	$2.20
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	15	14	$60.00	$21.58
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	14	14	$20.00	$8.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$207.00	$72.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	196	190	$318.00	$104.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	31	$207.00	$74.42
81003 Automated urinalysis test	26	25	$18.50	$2.22
U0002 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc	24	24	$140.00	$50.73
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	16	16	$60.00	$21.90
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	14	14	$20.00	$2.97
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	12	12	$40.00	$5.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	191	187	$318.00	$107.13
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	37	37	$20.00	$3.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	34	$210.26	$75.39
81003 Automated urinalysis test	29	29	$18.50	$2.25
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	27	27	$60.00	$21.66
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	22	22	$58.50	$7.77
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	16	16	$60.50	$8.46
U0002 2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc	15	15	$140.00	$51.31
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	12	12	$40.00	$6.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	204	199	$318.00	$89.52
81003 Automated urinalysis test	41	40	$18.50	$2.22
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	30	30	$20.00	$2.98
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	26	25	$60.00	$20.28
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	22	11	$86.00	$16.28
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	19	19	$58.50	$7.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	16	$207.00	$61.79
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	11	11	$40.00	$7.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	361	350	$318.00	$88.49
81003 Automated urinalysis test	54	53	$18.50	$2.44
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	38	38	$60.00	$19.11
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	35	35	$20.00	$2.94
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	25	25	$86.00	$16.20
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	24	24	$58.50	$8.46
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	22	11	$19.25	$0.50
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	15	15	$71.00	$13.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$207.00	$60.32
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	13	12	$77.00	$13.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	328	315	$318.00	$87.79
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	43	42	$20.00	$2.94
81003 Automated urinalysis test	36	35	$18.50	$2.71
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	30	23	$77.00	$16.55
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	21	21	$60.00	$18.13
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	21	20	$58.50	$9.40
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	16	11	$55.00	$14.86
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	15	15	$40.00	$7.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$207.00	$59.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$318.00	$87.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-02

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NC 0010-07570

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Fastmed Pc

3420 Ten Ten Rd, Cary, NC 275186101

Phone: 9193625871

Unc Physicians Network Llc

6701b Nc Hwy 135, Mayodan, NC 270278487

Phone: 3366356816

Fastmed Pc

100 Cornerstone Dr, Cary, NC 275198453

Phone: 9196503660

Fastmed Pc

7010 Nc Hwy 751, Durham, NC 277075733

Phone: 9193133900

Unc Physicians Network Llc

940 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 275142601

Phone: 9199425123

Fastmed Pc

910 N Madison Blvd, Roxboro, NC 275734573

Phone: 3365922230

Unc Physicians Network Llc

6013 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 275178173

Phone: 9199576610

Fastmed Pc

1407 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 275142886

Phone: 9199130996

Fastmed Pc

903 S Beckford Dr, Henderson, NC 275365908

Phone: 2526541020

Unc Physicians Network Llc

2800 Old Nc, Hillsborough, NC 272788788

Secondary Practice Locations

923 W 3rd St Ste C

Pembroke, NC 283729629

Phone: 9105210564

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2018

Registered at 1821 HILLANDALE RD, DURHAM, NC 277053549 (Tel: 3609153353)

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NPI Profile Active September 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2017

Registered at 1821 HILLANDALE RD STE 24A, DURHAM, NC 277052671 (Tel: 9193834355)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2017

Registered at 1006 PARK AVE, DURHAM, NC 277013549 (Tel: 3609153353)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER COUCH, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #0010-07570 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 18, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013436435

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 18, 2017

Last Update: April 02, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1821 Hillandale Rd

Durham, NC 277053549

Phone: 3609153353

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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