Stephen Couvillion, MD
NPI 1316980014 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Couvillion, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1316980014).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316980014
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A98191 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
15,833 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 5,799 | $40 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 3,870 | $146 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,820 | $137 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 1,585 | $97 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 712 | $35 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 607 | $16 |
| Unclassified DrugsJ3490 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 242 | 132 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 137 | 92 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 136 | 66 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 115 | 83 |
| Atropine Sulfate | 111 | 83 |
| Latanoprost | 78 | 22 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 72 | 56 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,735 across 52 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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2022-06-06
- Certified
- 2022-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Couvillion's NPI number?
- Stephen Couvillion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316980014, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Couvillion's specialty?
- Stephen Couvillion is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Couvillion located?
- Stephen Couvillion's practice location on file with NPPES is 525 E Micheltorena St Ste a, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-4211.
- What is Stephen Couvillion's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Couvillion is (805) 963-1648.
- Does Stephen Couvillion accept Medicare?
- Stephen Couvillion is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Couvillion's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Couvillion's NPI (1316980014) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.