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GEORGE NICHOLAS WELCH MD
NPI 1144258336
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Portland, ME

Active since June 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.86/100
CMS Quality Rating
331 VERANDA ST, PORTLAND, ME 04103(207) 828-2402 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 5, 2025, Oct 9, 2020, Jul 21, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About George Nicholas Welch Md NPPES

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

GEORGE NICHOLAS WELCH MD (NPI 1144258336) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Portland, Maine, licensed in Maine (014710) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Madison Parish Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144258336
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE NICHOLAS WELCHCredential: MD
Location Address331 VERANDA STPortland, ME 04103-5545
Mailing AddressPo Box 9746Portland, ME 04104-5040 · (207) 791-3888 · Fax (207) 828-7850
Phone(207) 828-2402
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1144258336 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ME · 014710✔ Licensed in KY · TP812
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
331 VERANDA ST, Portland, ME 04103
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 150 Sullivan StPortland, ME 04103-5517 · Phone (877) 681-2977
Location 2119 Gannett DrSouth Portland, ME 04106-6942 · Phone (207) 774-2642 · Fax (207) 774-4293
Location 3911 Bypass Rd Bldg APikeville, KY 41501-1689 · Phone (606) 218-2939 · Fax (606) 218-1657

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid270550099ME
Other030543Anthem

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

George Nicholas 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 ID941245211
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050627001107, I20130215000244, I20200127002218, I20210910002355, I20211021002026, I20211026002013, I20220612000031, I20220714002593, I20221121002143, I20230510000960, I20250212001866, I20250612001257, I20250818002793
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.

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.

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
424 services417 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
259 services237 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.
186 services179 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
179 services176 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.
121 services108 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Madison Parish Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Tallulah, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number191314
Location900 Johnson StreetTallulah, LA 71282 · Madison County
Emergency services

Buchanan General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Grundy, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490127
Location1535 Slate Creek RoadGrundy, VA 24614 · Buchanan County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04103 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
$128.83 typical visit price
range $56.28 – $169.96
Typical copayment $32.20 (range $14.07 – $42.49)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.13 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $138.92
Typical copayment $17.53 (range $4.55 – $34.73)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

86.86/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.39
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost70.65

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.

LINDA K MORRISON MD
Ophthalmology
331 VERANDA ST
PORTLAND, ME 04103
Cumberland County (207) 828-2402
MR. DAVID GHIORSE PA-C
Physician Assistant
331 VERANDA ST, MARTINS POINT HEALTH CARE
PORTLAND, ME 04103
Cumberland County (207) 828-2402
CARLEEN KNIGHT NP
Nurse Practitioner
331 VERANDA ST
PORTLAND, ME 04103
Cumberland County (207) 828-2402
JOSHUA GELFAND DPT
Physical Therapist
331 VERANDA ST, BUILDING 6, ROOM 3311
PORTLAND, ME 04103
Cumberland County (207) 536-0702
JAMES MCILHENNY RIDDLEBERGER M.D.
Family Medicine
331 VERANDA ST
PORTLAND, ME 04103
Cumberland County (207) 828-2402
DR. DOUGLAS COUPER MD
Internal Medicine
331 VERANDA ST
PORTLAND, ME 04103
Cumberland County (207) 791-3796
DR. WILLIAM R WADLAND MD
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
331 VERANDA ST
PORTLAND, ME 04103
Cumberland County (207) 828-2402
DR. WILLIAM SCHIRMER MD
Family Medicine
331 VERANDA ST
PORTLAND, ME 04103
Cumberland County (207) 791-3782

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 George Welch's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Welch is 1144258336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2006.

Where is George Welch located?

George Welch practices at 331 Veranda St, Portland, ME 04103. The listed phone number is (207) 828-2402.

What is George Welch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is George Welch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George 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.

What insurance does George Welch accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource and HMO Louisiana list George Welch as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is George Welch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, George Welch is affiliated with Madison Parish Hospital and Buchanan General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Welch was last updated on December 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.