Newton Basil Coutinho, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Newton Basil Coutinho is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Missoula, MT with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 41 years in internal medicine, Newton Basil Coutinho, MD is a long-established cardiologist in Missoula. With 41+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Missoula area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 98.57/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 59% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Federal MIPS score higher than 98% of MIPS-scored doctors in Montana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2419 Mullan Rd Ste a, Missoula, MT 59808-1856
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 98% of doctors in Montana on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202398.57/100
Montana avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15 pts)
Top 2% of MIPS-scored doctors in MontanaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.1%
Montana avg: 7.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Montana0.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.1%
Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
543
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
636
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
12,543
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.44M
Percentile rankings compared against 214 reporting peers in Montana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$646 received from industry
28 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Newton Basil Coutinho's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 22, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 6011, Missoula, MT 59806-6011
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Newton Basil Coutinho
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Newton Basil Coutinho for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Missoula required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Newton Basil Coutinho
NPI records show Dr. Coutinho as active with telehealth listed in Missoula, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 541-1400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Newton Basil Coutinho
Practice Location
2419 Mullan Rd Ste a, Missoula, MT 59808-1856
Mailing Address
Po Box 6011, Missoula, MT 59806-6011
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