2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1215380035 PMHNP-BC
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Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in Pinehurst, North Carolina. 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
915
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$148.43
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC filed 915 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

915
Part D claims, 2023
$148.43
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.

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

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

915 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/16/2016

NPI 1215380035

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

915 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Largest specialties in North Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Clinical Social Worker - 7.1%Clinical Social Worker7.1%Behavior Technician - 6.4%Behavior Technician6.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.5%Physical Therapist - 4.3%Physical Therapist4.3%Physician Assistant - 4.2%Physician Assistant4.2%Family Nurse Practitioner - 3%Family Nurse Practitioner3%
Largest specialties in North Carolina (% 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).

Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding PMHNP-BC credentials at 25 TURTLE POINT RD, Pinehurst, NC, 28374, with a listed phone of (303) 625-3694. NPI 1215380035 was issued on 07/16/2016. 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 915 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $58K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%. 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

25 TURTLE POINT RD
Pinehurst, NC 28374

Provider Details

NPI 1215380035
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials PMHNP-BC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/16/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Philip Couch, PMHNP-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.

Serenity Mental And Medical Care PLLC
Aberdeen, NC

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

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 Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$148

Largest payer

Corium, LLC

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.

915
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,298
Total Day Supply
38,066
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Opioid Claims
14 (1.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Philip Couch, PMHNP-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
Buspirone Hcl
73
Lamotrigine
46
Quetiapine Fumarate
45
Alprazolam
42
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
42
Clonazepam
41
Sertraline Hcl
39
Trazodone Hcl
35
Gabapentin
34
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
31

* 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 Philip Couch, PMHNP-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

Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC's 915 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, 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 North Carolina 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 Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC's specialty?
Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Credentials: PMHNP-BC.
How much does Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC wrote 915 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC located?
Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC is located at 25 TURTLE POINT RD, Pinehurst, NC, 28374. Phone: (303) 625-3694.
What is Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC's NPI number?
Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215380035, issued on 07/16/2016.
Does Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.5%.
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 Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl, Lamotrigine, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare?
Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 915 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC's credentials?
Philip Couch, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1215380035 with credentials PMHNP-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.