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Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD

Accepting New Patients

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ocular Oncology, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Surgery

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), orbital tumors, eye cancer, and more.

450 N New Ballas Road Department Ophthalmology, Suite 260
Saint Louis, MO 63141

(314) 362-3937

Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD is an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in ocular oncology, pediatric ophthalmology and surgery. He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine.

Office Locations

450 N New Ballas Road Department Ophthalmology, Suite 260
Saint Louis, MO 63141

(314) 362-3937

1-866-505-8818

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital

450 North New Ballas Road Suite: 260
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

(314) 747-5437

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4901 Forest Park Avenue Floor 6
Saint Louis, MO 63108

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4901 Forest Park Avenue Floor: 6
Saint Louis, MO 63108

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Some issues Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders

full-thickness skin grafting

In 2023, Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD performed more botulinum toxin injection for facial movement disorders, and full-thickness skin grafting procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eyelid plastic surgery

eyelid surgery

In 2012, Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD performed more eyelid plastic surgery, and eyelid surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2012 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	107
excision	31
eye procedures	245
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	15
plastic surgery procedures	37
reconstructive surgery	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
tissue transfer	21
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2013 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	176
excision	83
eye procedures	653
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	50
plastic surgery procedures	149
reconstructive surgery	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	83
tissue transfer	25
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	68
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2014 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	338
excision	43
eye procedures	455
injections	27
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	27
plastic surgery procedures	152
reconstructive surgery	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43
tissue transfer	16
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	76
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2015 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	599
excision	59
eye procedures	208
injections	42
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	42
plastic surgery procedures	84
reconstructive surgery	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59
tissue transfer	20
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	878
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	152
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2016 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

cyst removal	11
doctor visit	541
excision	60
eye procedures	198
injections	53
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	56
minimally invasive procedures	53
plastic surgery procedures	106
reconstructive surgery	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	60
tissue transfer	28
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	73
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2017 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	485
excision	53
eye procedures	197
injections	63
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	63
plastic surgery procedures	87
reconstructive surgery	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	53
tissue transfer	26
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	68
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2018 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	531
excision	64
eye procedures	248
injections	72
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	72
plastic surgery procedures	132
reconstructive surgery	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64
tissue transfer	45
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	45

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	78
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2019 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	504
excision	63
eye procedures	209
injections	81
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	81
plastic surgery procedures	102
reconstructive surgery	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	63
tissue transfer	23
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	57
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2020 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	381
excision	26
eye procedures	92
injections	74
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	74
plastic surgery procedures	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	48
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2021 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	326
excision	25
eye procedures	151
injections	82
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	82
plastic surgery procedures	73
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	36
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2022 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	367
excision	26
eye procedures	104
injections	87
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	87
plastic surgery procedures	28
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26
tissue transfer	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	30
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated as an oncologist in Saint Louis, MO were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

cyst removal	11
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	395
excision	48
eye procedures	250
injections	64
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	64
plastic surgery procedures	88
reconstructive surgery	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	48
tissue transfer	23
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	385
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	145
85 and over	62
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	185

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2010)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WashU Medicine

BJC HealthCare

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

WashU Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Health Alliance HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Hannibal Regional PHO, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Coventry HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, MO HealthNet, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance POS, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Quality Health Management, Humana, Cigna, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Flexcare

MultiPlan

MHBP

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare Open Access

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

Great-West Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare PPO

Health Alliance HMO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Rockport Healthcare Group

Hannibal Regional PHO

Aetna Medicare HMO

TRICARE

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Coventry

Anthem

Best Doctors

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna Select

Aetna Choice POS

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Open Access POS

Aetna US Access

CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO

Aetna National Advantage Program

Coventry HMO

CIGNA Network

CIGNA PPO

MO HealthNet

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CorVel

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Choice POS II

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional

CoxHealth

Coventry PPO

Coventry National Network PPO

USA Managed Care Organization

Health Alliance POS

Health Alliance PPO

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Medicare

Medicaid

Quality Health Management

Humana

Cigna

First Health

HealthLink PPO

Beech Street

HealthLink POS

HealthLink Open Access

HealthLink HMO

Aetna Elect Choice

HFN

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Community Partners Health Plans

CIGNA Open Access Plus POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

CIGNA Network Open Access

CIGNA PPO Plus

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Care Management Resources (CMR)

Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO

Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare)

Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System

Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange)

Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

Aetna Medicare Open Access POS

Health Alliance Medicare POS

Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare)

VA HealthCare Choice Program

BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health

Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice

Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS)

Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare)

Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare)

Essence Advantage HMO

Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange)

HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan)

Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Health Network

Essence Advantage Select HMO

Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Health Network Option

BJC HealthSolutions

Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO

Health Alliance Medicare HMO

Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare)

Essence Advantage Plus HMO

Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$1,000 TEPEZZA $936	$65
Stryker Corporation	$558 Orbital $137	Universal Mandible $103	NSE Sonopet $97	MEDPOR $72	Allograft Bio Implants $58	Other $90
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc	$152 Dysport 300 U-1 $152
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$128 Non-Covered Product $128
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$124 Tecnis 1-piece IOL $124
Other	$158 Flowable $106	AcrySof $52

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,055
Consulting Fee	$65

Research Payments

Dr. Steven Michael Couch, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $728,348.

Biography

Dr. Steven Couch specializes in surgery, ocular oncology, and pediatric ophthalmology. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Couch's areas of expertise include facial problems, cosmetic eyelid surgery, and thyroid problems. He is professionally affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, WashU Medicine, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to BJC HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Couch's office in Saint Louis, MO. He studied medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. His residency was performed at Mayo Clinic.