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- 2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
About Dr. Couch
Based in Kingsport, TN, David A. Couch, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. David graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 1997. David is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows David provided 9,587 services to 1,338 patients. The services billed most often include injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg, injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, and imaging of retina. NPI 1659377679 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (423) 578-4364
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2412 N JOHN B DENNIS HWY
Kingsport, TN 37660
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,587 services · 1,338 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,337 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,342 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
195 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg | Drug given | J2781 |
1,860 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
550 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J7312 |
133 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Kingsport 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is David A. Couch's specialty?
David A. Couch is an eye doctor in Kingsport, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find David A. Couch?
David A. Couch is listed at 2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact David A. Couch?
The number on file is (423) 578-4364. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David A. Couch?
David A. Couch's National Provider Identifier is 1659377679. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is David A. Couch's education?
David A. Couch attended Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David A. Couch have?
David A. Couch has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is David A. Couch known for?
According to Medicare billing data, David A. Couch performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is David A. Couch's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David A. Couch. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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