Veronica Coutu, N.P.
NPI 1174581169 · Physician Assistant · Fall River, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Veronica Coutu, N.P. is a Physician Assistant provider in Fall River, MA (NPI 1174581169).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174581169
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- N.P.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 229411 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
28 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 28 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$77 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 191 | 64 |
| Omeprazole | 133 | 41 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 128 | 36 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 108 | 37 |
| Prednisone | 102 | 80 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 94 | 34 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$786 across 32 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-02
- Last updated
- 2008-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Veronica Coutu's NPI number?
- Veronica Coutu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174581169, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Veronica Coutu's specialty?
- Veronica Coutu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Veronica Coutu located?
- Veronica Coutu's practice location on file with NPPES is 235 Hanover St, Fall River, MA 02720-5246.
- What is Veronica Coutu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Veronica Coutu is (508) 679-7764.
- Does Veronica Coutu accept Medicare?
- Veronica Coutu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Veronica Coutu's NPI active?
- Yes — Veronica Coutu's NPI (1174581169) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.