2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1396149837 PHARMD
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Branden Couture, PHARMD

Pharmacist in Mount Vernon, Washington. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 290,447 in Pharmacist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
280
Medicare Part D claims · 251 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Branden Couture, PHARMD filed 280 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Mount Vernon, Washington, prescribing 0% generic.

280
Part D claims, 2023
0%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Branden Couture, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

280 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Branden Couture, PHARMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2014

NPI 1396149837

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

280 107% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Largest specialties in Washington (% of in-state providers)

Mental Health Counselor - 8.6%Mental Health Counselor8.6%Massage Therapist - 6.5%Massage Therapist6.5%Counselor - 5.7%Counselor5.7%Behavior Technician - 4.5%Behavior Technician4.5%Pharmacist - 4%Pharmacist4%Physical Therapist - 3.6%Physical Therapist3.6%
Largest specialties in Washington (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pharmacist. Verify directly:

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Branden Couture, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 2601 E DIVISION ST, Mount Vernon, WA, 98274, with a listed phone of (360) 848-6930. NPI 1396149837 was issued on 10/13/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Couture most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 280 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 251 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2601 E DIVISION ST
Mount Vernon, WA 98274

Provider Details

NPI 1396149837
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2014

License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Branden Couture, PHARMD. To verify Branden Couture, PHARMD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

Branden Couture, PHARMD - brand share 100.0%
Pharmacist average

100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 280 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

280
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
251
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
280
Total Day Supply
280
Brand vs Generic
100% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$75K
Generic Drug Cost
$0

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
186
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
70
Boostrix Tdap
"Diphth
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pharmacist Overview

How Branden Couture, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

Branden Couture, PHARMD's 280 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Couture.

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Branden Couture, PHARMD's specialty?
Branden Couture, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Mount Vernon, Washington. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does Branden Couture, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Branden Couture, PHARMD wrote 280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 251 beneficiaries.
Where is Branden Couture, PHARMD located?
Branden Couture, PHARMD is located at 2601 E DIVISION ST, Mount Vernon, WA, 98274. Phone: (360) 848-6930.
What is Branden Couture, PHARMD's NPI number?
Branden Couture, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396149837, issued on 10/13/2014.
Does Branden Couture, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Branden Couture, PHARMD's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $75K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Branden Couture, PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Branden Couture, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Arexvy, Shingrix, Boostrix Tdap. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Branden Couture, PHARMD accept Medicare?
Branden Couture, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 280 Part D claims and 251 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Branden Couture, PHARMD's credentials?
Branden Couture, PHARMD's NPI is 1396149837 with credentials PHARMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.