2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1851808919 APRN
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RYAN COUCH, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in HAZARD, Kentucky. 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
224
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

RYAN COUCH, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 224 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
224
Part D claims, 2023

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RYAN COUCH, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about RYAN COUCH, APRN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/10/2018

NPI 1851808919

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

224 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Kentucky

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RYAN COUCH, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 100/100 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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RYAN COUCH, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106, HAZARD, KY, 41701, with a listed phone of (606) 436-0711. NPI 1851808919 was issued on 01/10/2018. 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 224 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106
HAZARD, KY 41701

Provider Details

NPI 1851808919
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/10/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

224
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
228
Total Day Supply
2,178
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
91

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 58, 75-84: 38, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RYAN COUCH, APRN 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
Methylprednisolone
47
Cephalexin
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
23
Tizanidine Hcl
16
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12
Ondansetron Hcl
12

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How RYAN COUCH, APRN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

RYAN COUCH, APRN's 224 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RYAN COUCH, APRN's specialty?
RYAN COUCH, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in HAZARD, Kentucky. Credentials: APRN.
How much does RYAN COUCH, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RYAN COUCH, APRN wrote 224 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
What is RYAN COUCH, APRN's Medicare quality score?
RYAN COUCH, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RYAN COUCH, APRN located?
RYAN COUCH, APRN is located at 210 BLACK GOLD BLVD STE 106, HAZARD, KY, 41701. Phone: (606) 436-0711.
What is RYAN COUCH, APRN's NPI number?
RYAN COUCH, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851808919, issued on 01/10/2018.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RYAN COUCH, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RYAN COUCH, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Cephalexin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RYAN COUCH, APRN accept Medicare?
RYAN COUCH, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 224 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RYAN COUCH, APRN's credentials?
RYAN COUCH, APRN's NPI is 1851808919 with credentials APRN. 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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