NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Optician NPI 1437585072 OPTICIAN
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Optician in Billings, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,854 in Optician, 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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What the federal data shows
Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN is an Optician in Billings, Montana, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #48
- Optician rank among Montana specialties
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN
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- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1437585072), first enumerated 09/15/2013.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Not in federal data
Medicare Part D participation
No 2023 Medicare Part D prescribing volume appears in the CMS public file for this NPI (may reflect specialty, new enrollment, or non-prescribing role).
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1437585072 · Optician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1437585072
- ENUM-MID 2013
- TAX-MID 7K Optician
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 67 in Montana
- PHOTO-ENUM Tiffinie Wheeler · 2013
What does the federal data show about Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optician
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Optician compares to other specialties among Montana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437585072 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optician |
| Credentials | OPTICIAN |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/15/2013 |
Optician Overview
How Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN fits within the Optician landscape nationally.
6,854
Optician Providers in US
52
States with Optician
397
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Optician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Couch, both outside Montana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2013)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Optician Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Couch.
One of 67 Optician providers enrolled in Montana, 5 are shown here.
Chris Ahner
Kalispell, MT
Toby Allan
Kalispell, MT
Jeanne Bartscher
Kalispell, MT
Ronald Bishop
Missoula, MT
Amanda Brandt
Kalispell, MT
Compare Optician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN's specialty? ▼
Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN specializes in Optician and practices in Billings, Montana. Credentials: OPTICIAN.
Where is Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN located? ▼
Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN is located at 1212 GRAND AVE, Billings, MT, 59102. Phone: (406) 259-6786.
What is Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN's NPI number? ▼
Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437585072, issued on 09/15/2013.
How many Optician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,854 Optician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Optician provider writes 397 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN accept Medicare? ▼
Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN's credentials? ▼
Debbie Couch, OPTICIAN's NPI is 1437585072 with credentials OPTICIAN. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (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
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