William Tupper Couldwell, MD

Neurological Surgery

William Tupper Couldwell is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Salt Lake City, UT with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(801) 585-6065Salt Lake City, UT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

William Tupper Couldwell, MD has practiced neurological surgery for 42+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 42 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 14 Neurological Surgery providers in UTSee all Neurological Surgery in Salt Lake City42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 197dNPPES updated 2025-11-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)

Contact & Location

Practice Location

175 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-1103

Fax: (801) 585-6087
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

71

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

22

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

52

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Stroke / TIA
45%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
34%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Diabetes
31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Anxiety Disorders
31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$151 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 William Tupper Couldwell's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 6, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With William Tupper Couldwell

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with William Tupper Couldwell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salt Lake City 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 William Tupper Couldwell

NPI records show Dr. Couldwell as active with telehealth listed in Salt Lake City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 585-6065.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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