Quick answers
- Does Sheri H. Couch accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Sheri H. Couch may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sheri H. Couch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 113 Original Medicare patients and 1,232 services for Sheri H. Couch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sheri H. Couch's NPI number?
- 1598209553. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Sheri H. Couch, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 113 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,232 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)755 services
- Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (80305)244 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)65 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)65 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)30 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis65%
- Anxiety46%
- Diabetes38%
- Depression36%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sheri H. Couch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 249 Oak StForest City, NC 28043 (980) 279‑5801
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sheri H. Couch as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pain Management Plus PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Forest City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest City, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pain Management Plus PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598209553 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians