2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1508211921 NP
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DANIEL COUCH, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in MESA, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 131 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.7673/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DANIEL COUCH, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in MESA, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 131 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.7673/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DANIEL COUCH, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.7673 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,062 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DANIEL COUCH, NP at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2016

NPI 1508211921

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,062 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

78.7673/100 4.3326999999999884% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Arizona

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DANIEL COUCH, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.7673/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 78.7673/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 78.7673/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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DANIEL COUCH, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in MESA, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1508211921. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DANIEL COUCH, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 7227 E BASELINE RD STE 126, MESA, AZ, 85209, with a listed phone of (480) 868-9650. NPI 1508211921 was issued on 05/04/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COUCH 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 2,062 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 131 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $79K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.7673/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.8325, Cost 62.8014), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

7227 E BASELINE RD STE 126
MESA, AZ 85209

Provider Details

NPI 1508211921
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/04/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

78.7673
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.8325
Quality
62.8014
Cost
69
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DANIEL COUCH, NP — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 2,062 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.

2,062
Total Claims
$79K
Total Drug Cost
131
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,384
Total Day Supply
60,461
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Opioid Claims
94 (4.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
70

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
84.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.15
Gender Split
65% female / 35% 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
98
Donepezil Hcl
78
Furosemide
72
Trazodone Hcl
68
Gabapentin
67
Lisinopril
63
Metoprolol Succinate
60
Atorvastatin Calcium
56
Amlodipine Besylate
54
Metformin Hcl
47

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DANIEL COUCH, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL COUCH, NP's 2,062 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL COUCH, NP's specialty?
DANIEL COUCH, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in MESA, Arizona. Credentials: NP.
How much does DANIEL COUCH, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL COUCH, NP wrote 2,062 Medicare Part D claims totaling $79K in drug costs for 131 beneficiaries.
What is DANIEL COUCH, NP's Medicare quality score?
DANIEL COUCH, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.7673/100 (Quality: 74.8325, Cost: 62.8014). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DANIEL COUCH, NP located?
DANIEL COUCH, NP is located at 7227 E BASELINE RD STE 126, MESA, AZ, 85209. Phone: (480) 868-9650.
What is DANIEL COUCH, NP's NPI number?
DANIEL COUCH, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508211921, issued on 05/04/2016.
Does DANIEL COUCH, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL COUCH, NP's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
Does DANIEL COUCH, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, DANIEL COUCH, NP had 94 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL COUCH, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL COUCH, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Donepezil Hcl, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL COUCH, NP accept Medicare?
DANIEL COUCH, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,062 Part D claims and 131 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL COUCH, NP's credentials?
DANIEL COUCH, NP's NPI is 1508211921 with credentials NP. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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