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2026 NPPES data Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) NPI 1437258365 DMD, MD
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) in Ashland, Kentucky.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,116 in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.), 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 502 beneficiaries · Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) avg: 324
Industry payments
$21.75
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Michael Couchot, DMD, MD filed 1,125 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) in Ashland, Kentucky.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- $21.75
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Michael Couchot, DMD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,125 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Michael Couchot, DMD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Michael Couchot, DMD, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)
Medicare Part D claims
1,125 247% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Kentucky
How Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) compares to other specialties among Kentucky 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 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.). Verify directly:
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).
Michael Couchot, DMD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider holding DMD, MD credentials at 2844 CARTER AVE, Ashland, KY, 41101, with a listed phone of (606) 329-1115. NPI 1437258365 was issued on 09/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,125 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 502 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.0%.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,116 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 324 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437258365 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) |
| Credentials | DMD, MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/21/2006 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Michael Couchot, DMD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$22
Largest payer
ZIMVIE INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,125
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
502
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,125
- Total Day Supply
- 9,830
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Opioid Claims
- 394 (35.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 501
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.11
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 242, 75-84: 162, 85+: 60
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Couchot, DMD, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
392 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
352 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
190 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 53
Clindamycin Hcl
53 claims
- Azithromycin 51
Azithromycin
51 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 40
Tramadol Hcl
40 claims
- Ibuprofen 28
Ibuprofen
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 392 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 352 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 190 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 53 |
| Azithromycin | 51 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 40 |
| Ibuprofen | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Overview
How Michael Couchot, DMD, MD fits within the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) landscape nationally.
1,116
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Providers in US
52
States with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)
324
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Couchot, DMD, MD's 1,125 claims are above the specialty average of 324.
Nearby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) Providers in Kentucky
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Couchot.
Dr. William Anderson
DMD
Pikeville, KY
Dr. Christopher Babcock
DMD MD
Louisville, KY
Dr. Suzanne Barnes
D.M.D.
Louisville, KY
Dr. C Brinker
DMD PSC
Florence, KY
Dr. Karah Brown
DMD
Lexington, KY
Compare Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Kentucky medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Couchot, DMD, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Couchot, DMD, MD specializes in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) and practices in Ashland, Kentucky. Credentials: DMD, MD.
How much does Michael Couchot, DMD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Couchot, DMD, MD wrote 1,125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 502 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Couchot, DMD, MD located? ▼
Michael Couchot, DMD, MD is located at 2844 CARTER AVE, Ashland, KY, 41101. Phone: (606) 329-1115.
What is Michael Couchot, DMD, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Couchot, DMD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437258365, issued on 09/21/2006.
Does Michael Couchot, DMD, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Couchot, DMD, MD had 394 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.0%.
How many Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,116 Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Couchot, DMD, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Couchot, DMD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Couchot, DMD, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Couchot, DMD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,125 Part D claims and 502 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Couchot, DMD, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Couchot, DMD, MD's NPI is 1437258365 with credentials DMD, MD. 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.
- 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).
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