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Dr. David Allan Couch, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Kingsport, TN · enumerated 2005 · practices at Southeastern Retina Associates, P.C..

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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1659377679

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. David Allan Couch
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 2412 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN, 37660
Fax (423) 578-4372
Enumeration date Jun 23, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Oct 22, 2025

Taxonomy & licenses

207WX0107X Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 35896 (TN) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
180043086 Other VA RAILROAD MC VA
180043087 Other TN RAILROAD MEDICARE
3715424 Medicaid TN -
64047194 Medicaid KY -
006309453 Medicaid VA -
006310397 Medicaid VA -
89065YF Medicaid NC -

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Is NPI 1659377679 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1659377679 is active (record last updated 2025-10-22).
How do I verify David Couch's NPI record?
Cross-check NPI 1659377679 against the official CMS registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov. This page mirrors the same public NPPES data with a monthly snapshot.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-10-22.