Arika Couch, FNP
NPI 1679045470 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arika Couch, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1679045470).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679045470
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25244 (TN)
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
7 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
991 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 176 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 162 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 155 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 87 | $71 |
| Lactate Dehydrogenase (enzyme) Level83615 | 80 | $6 |
| Ferritin (blood Protein) Level82728 | 65 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 102 | 28 |
| Letrozole | 79 | 30 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 60 | 21 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 42 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 42 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 37 | 29 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,547 across 137 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
- 2018-12-19
- Last updated
- 2019-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arika Couch's NPI number?
- Arika Couch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679045470, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arika Couch's specialty?
- Arika Couch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Arika Couch located?
- Arika Couch's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Old Weisgarber Rd Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37909-1341.
- What is Arika Couch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arika Couch is (865) 934-5800.
- Does Arika Couch accept Medicare?
- Arika Couch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arika Couch's NPI active?
- Yes — Arika Couch's NPI (1679045470) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.