JO'EL CHERI WELCH MD
NPI 1114389541
Family Medicine in Lucedale, MS

Active since March 24, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
859 WINTER ST, LUCEDALE, MS 39452(601) 947-3161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 19, 2025, Jan 16, 2020, Aug 16, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Jo'el Cheri Welch Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JO'EL CHERI WELCH MD (NPI 1114389541) is an individual family medicine provider in Lucedale, Mississippi, licensed in Kentucky (C4192) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114389541
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJO'EL CHERI WELCHCredential: MD
Location Address859 WINTER STLucedale, MS 39452-6603
Mailing Address4864 Jackson Street, Family MedicineMonroe, LA 71210 · (318) 330-7000 · Fax (318) 330-7591
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1114389541 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · C4192✔ Licensed in LA · 321305✔ Licensed in MS · 27264
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
859 WINTER ST, Lucedale, MS 39452

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jo'el Cheri Welch Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8325334865
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200221000714, I20250624001641, I20250904001040
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Jo'el Welch reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medical Services
859 WINTER ST
Lucedale, MS 39452
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
92 RATLIFF ST
Lucedale, MS 39452
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Community Medical Center
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
233 MAGNOLIA ST
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 159 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
4250 BETHEL RD
Olive Branch, MS 38654
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 96 clinicians in this Medicare group
367 mi
Emergency Medicine
5410 MARYLAND WAY STE 300
Brentwood, TN 37027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 664 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
989 MEDICAL PARK DR
Maysville, KY 41056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 828 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
294 services274 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
196 services167 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
109 services109 patients
X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
18 services18 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Olive Branch, MS
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250167
Location4250 Bethel RoadOlive Branch, MS 38654 · De Soto County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski

Acute Care Hospitals · Pulaski, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440020
Location1265 E College StPulaski, TN 38478 · Giles County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrenceburg, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number440175
Location1607 South Locust AvenueLawrenceburg, TN 38464 · Lawrence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39452 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
859 WINTER ST
LUCEDALE, MS 39452
General Acute Care Hospital (Rural)
859 WINTER ST
LUCEDALE, MS 39452
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
859 WINTER ST
LUCEDALE, MS 39452
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
859 WINTER ST
LUCEDALE, MS 39452
General Acute Care Hospital (Rural)
859 WINTER ST
LUCEDALE, MS 39452
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
859 WINTER ST
LUCEDALE, MS 39452
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
859 WINTER ST
LUCEDALE, MS 39452
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
859 WINTER ST
LUCEDALE, MS 39452

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Jo'el Welch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jo'el Welch is 1114389541. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2016.

Where is Jo'el Welch located?

Jo'el Welch practices at 859 Winter St, Lucedale, MS 39452. The listed phone number is (601) 947-3161.

What is Jo'el Welch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Jo'el Welch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jo'el Welch is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jo'el Welch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jo'el Welch reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: George Regional ER Physicians (Lucedale, MS), Inpatient Physician Services (Lucedale, MS), Keystone Medical Services Of Ms, Inc (Hazlehurst, MS), Olive Branch Emergency Physicians LLC (Olive Branch, MS), Carr PLLC (Brentwood, TN) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jo'el Welch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Jo'el Welch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jo'el Welch is affiliated with Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrence.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jo'el Welch was last updated on December 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.