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Dr. Stuart Couch, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Raleigh, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Couch, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Stuart Couch, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Couch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Couch’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Couch’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Couch speak?

    Dr. Couch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Couch typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Couch diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Couch. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Couch typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stuart Couch may include:

    Please contact Dr. Couch's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Couch accept my insurance?

    Dr. Couch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Couch accept in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Couch in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alliance Health

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Couch's office located?

    Dr. Stuart Couch's Primary Practice

    4420 Lake Boone Trl

    Raleigh, NC 27607

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    Dr. Stuart Couch's Practice 2

    850 S Main St

    Holly Springs, NC 27540

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    What is Dr. Couch's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Couch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427541523.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Couch?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Couch

    What is Dr. Stuart Couch's specialty?

    Dr. Couch is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Raleigh, NC.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Stuart Couch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Couch is affiliated with Unc Health Rex, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Wakemed Cary Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, Carteret Health Care, North Carolina Specialty Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Stuart Couch accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Stuart Couch is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stuart Couch offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Couch's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stuart Couch?

    Please contact Dr. Couch's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Couch's office located?

    Dr. Couch's offices are located in Raleigh, NC and Holly Springs, NC.