Heather Couch, FNP
NPI 1992166839 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Couch, FNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1992166839).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992166839
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95003993 (CA)
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 tenure38% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 71 | 22 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 69 | 20 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 51 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 | 15 |
| Metformin Hcl | 42 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 32 | — |
| Simvastatin | 26 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-18
- Last updated
- 2025-02-19
- Certified
- 2025-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Couch's NPI number?
- Heather Couch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992166839, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Couch's specialty?
- Heather Couch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Couch located?
- Heather Couch's practice location on file with NPPES is 1080 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1966.
- What is Heather Couch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Couch is (831) 454-4100.
- Does Heather Couch accept Medicare?
- Heather Couch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Couch's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Couch's NPI (1992166839) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.