Dr. Richard C Couch
Orthopedic Surgery in Greenville, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 39+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Richard C Couch, DO, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Greenville, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Martin General Hospital, Vidant Beaufort Hospital. Dr. Richard C Couch also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Vidant Medical Group Llc. Dr. Richard C Couch accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (252) 847-1757 to request Dr. Richard C Couch the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Richard C Couch |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
3577503663 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 39 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Richard C Couch attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1902983711
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Richard C Couch
Medical Licenses
Dr. Richard C Couch has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 39 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| OS5862 | Florida |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine
click for detail Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine Definition to come.
| OS0005862 | Florida |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Williamston, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Washington, North Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Vidant Medical Group Llc | 462 |
Practice Locations
2100 Stantonsburg Rd
Greenville, NC 27834-2818
Phone: (252) 847-1757
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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