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Active NPI 1518420199 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jerome Joseph Couture , MD

Internal Medicine • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jerome Couture, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Dr. Couture delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.

Dr. Couture is affiliated with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 7175318521
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Hershey, PA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -9.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.4 Yrs
State Avg: 28.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
128 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (7609 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
18.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Couture (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Hershey Specialty Average (16.4 Years) 16.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
102 101 $581.19 $162.83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
38 38 $492.00 $124.01

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-07-12
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA MD485374

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License VA 0101275462

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License VA 0101275462

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175315638

Secondary Practice Locations

4000 Coliseum Dr Ste 445

Hampton, VA 236665981

Phone: 7578272127

620 John Paul Jones Cir

Portsmouth, VA 237082111

Phone: 7579535000

77 Nealy Ave

Hampton, VA 236652040

Phone: 7577642123

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 12, 2024

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318521)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 12, 2024

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318521)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 12, 2024

Internal Medicine (License #0101275462 in VA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 14, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 15, 2023

Internal Medicine (License #0101275462 in VA)

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Updated Practice Location November 21, 2022

Registered at 77 NEALY AVE, HAMPTON, VA 236652040 (Tel: 7577642123)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 21, 2022

Registered at 77 NEALY AVE, HAMPTON, VA 236652040 (Tel: 7577642123)

NPI Profile Active April 10, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 10, 2019

Registered at 1515 LOCUST STREET, MERCY HEALTH CLINIC - FIRST FLOOR, PITTSBURGH, PA 152195114 (Tel: 4122324065)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 10, 2019

Registered at 3600 FORBES AVENUE, FORBES TOWER - PLAZA LEVEL SUITE 140, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 10, 2019

Recorded as JEROME COUTURE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 10, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 10, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1518420199
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 10, 2019
Last Update: July 12, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175318521

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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