2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1437699923 FNP-BC
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Karissa Couch, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in Portsmouth, Ohio. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 209,817 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
196
Medicare Part D claims · 138 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Karissa Couch, FNP-BC filed 196 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Portsmouth, Ohio.

196
Part D claims, 2023

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Karissa Couch, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

196 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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 Karissa Couch, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/02/2017

NPI 1437699923

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

196 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

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

Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 10.9%Case Manager/Care Coordinator10.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.7%Licensed Practical Nurse - 4%Licensed Practical Nurse4%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor - 3.5%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor3.5%Registered Nurse - 3.4%Registered Nurse3.4%Pharmacist - 3.4%Pharmacist3.4%Family Nurse Practitioner - 2.7%Family Nurse Practitioner2.7%
Largest specialties in Ohio (% 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 Family Nurse Practitioner. 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).

Karissa Couch, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 1805 27TH ST, Portsmouth, OH, 45662, with a listed phone of (740) 356-8240. NPI 1437699923 was issued on 03/02/2017. 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 196 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 138 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.3%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

1805 27TH ST
Portsmouth, OH 45662

Provider Details

NPI 1437699923
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/02/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Karissa Couch, FNP-BC bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

According to CMS billing records, Karissa Couch, FNP-BC is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.

Eventus Ecs, Inc
Columbus, OH
Eventus Wholehealth Midwest Inc
Hilliard, OH
Extended Care Specialists, Inc
Hilliard, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Karissa Couch, FNP-BC. To verify Karissa Couch, FNP-BC's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

196
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
138
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
198
Total Day Supply
1,482
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
34 (17.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 37, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Karissa Couch, FNP-BC prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
31
Cephalexin
27
Ondansetron Hcl
19
Methylprednisolone
16
Doxycycline Hyclate
11
Prednisone
11

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Karissa Couch, FNP-BC fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Karissa Couch, FNP-BC's 196 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner 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 Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karissa Couch, FNP-BC's specialty?
Karissa Couch, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Portsmouth, Ohio. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does Karissa Couch, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Karissa Couch, FNP-BC wrote 196 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 138 beneficiaries.
Where is Karissa Couch, FNP-BC located?
Karissa Couch, FNP-BC is located at 1805 27TH ST, Portsmouth, OH, 45662. Phone: (740) 356-8240.
What is Karissa Couch, FNP-BC's NPI number?
Karissa Couch, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437699923, issued on 03/02/2017.
Does Karissa Couch, FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, Karissa Couch, FNP-BC had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.3%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Karissa Couch, FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Karissa Couch, FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Karissa Couch, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
Karissa Couch, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 196 Part D claims and 138 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Karissa Couch, FNP-BC's credentials?
Karissa Couch, FNP-BC's NPI is 1437699923 with credentials FNP-BC. 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.