Sheri Couch
NPI 1598209553 · Nurse Practitioner · Forest City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sheri Couch is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Forest City, NC (NPI 1598209553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598209553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5009150 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
9 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
1,200 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 | 755 | $98 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 244 | $12 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 65 | $15 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 65 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 30 | $88 |
| Administration and Interpretation of Patient-Focused Health Risk Assessment96160 | 28 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 1,363 | 174 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 1,250 | 164 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 606 | 105 |
| Gabapentin | 497 | 93 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 364 | 66 |
| Pregabalin | 267 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$746 across 34 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
- 2016-12-10
- Last updated
- 2023-08-10
- Certified
- 2023-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sheri Couch's NPI number?
- Sheri Couch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598209553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sheri Couch's specialty?
- Sheri Couch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sheri Couch located?
- Sheri Couch's practice location on file with NPPES is 249 Oak St, Forest City, NC 28043-3585.
- What is Sheri Couch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sheri Couch is (828) 919-2393.
- Does Sheri Couch accept Medicare?
- Sheri Couch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sheri Couch's NPI active?
- Yes — Sheri Couch's NPI (1598209553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.