Craig Couch, M.D.
NPI 1568497733 · Neurology Physician · Round Rock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Couch, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Round Rock, TX (NPI 1568497733).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568497733
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J1077 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
586 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 311 | $121 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 164 | $58 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 46 | $160 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 44 | $125 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 21 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$160 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 207 | 44 |
| Memantine Hcl | 166 | 37 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 163 | 35 |
| Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeinebrand: Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe | 161 | 25 |
| Galantamine Hbrbrand: Galantamine Er | 152 | 26 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 135 | 42 |
| Erenumab-Aooebrand: Aimovig Autoinjector | 95 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,525 across 143 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
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2025-05-30
- Certified
- 2025-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Couch's NPI number?
- Craig Couch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568497733, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Couch's specialty?
- Craig Couch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Couch located?
- Craig Couch's practice location on file with NPPES is 16040 Park Valley Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681-3573.
- What is Craig Couch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Couch is (512) 218-1222.
- Does Craig Couch accept Medicare?
- Craig Couch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Couch's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Couch's NPI (1568497733) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.