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Edit this profileWhere to find Michael B. Couser, DO
- Rutherfordton location main office
444 Nc 108 Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 - Mooresboro location
605 Nc 120 Hwy, Mooresboro, NC 28114
About Dr. Couser
Michael B. Couser, DO practices family practice in Rutherfordton, NC. Michael is a 2020 graduate of Lake Erie Col of Osteo Med at Seton Hill Univ. Michael is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 867 services to 436 patients. The services billed most often include assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891316451.
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
- (828) 287-7846
- Email not available
Practice Locations
444 NC 108 HWY
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
605 Nc 120 Hwy
Mooresboro, NC 28114
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
867 services · 436 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
120 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
427 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
168 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
33 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
20 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
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.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Rutherfordton 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Lake Erie Col of Osteo Med at Seton Hill Univ 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2020 at Lake Erie Col of Osteo Med at Seton Hill Univ 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Couser's specialty?
Dr. Couser is a family practice in Rutherfordton, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Couser?
Dr. Couser is listed at 444 Nc 108 Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Couser?
The number on file is (828) 287-7846. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Couser?
Dr. Couser's National Provider Identifier is 1891316451. 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 Dr. Couser's medical education?
Dr. Couser attended Lake Erie Col of Osteo Med at Seton Hill Univ, graduating in 2020. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Couser have?
Dr. Couser has 6 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2020, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Couser known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Couser performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Couser's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Couser. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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