DR. CHRIS RICHARD WELTER M.D.
NPI 1194256404
Family Medicine in Ontario, OR

Active since March 27, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2327 SW 4TH AVE, ONTARIO, OR 97914(541) 889-2340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 14, 2026, Jan 2, 2025, Aug 1, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Chris Richard Welter M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRIS RICHARD WELTER M.D. (NPI 1194256404) is an individual family medicine provider in Ontario, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD221690) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194256404
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRIS RICHARD WELTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address2327 SW 4TH AVEOntario, OR 97914-1851
Mailing Address1441 Ne 10th AvePayette, ID 83661-5420 · (208) 642-9376 · Fax (208) 642-9598
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2026
NPI 1194256404 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses Licensed in OR · MD221690 Licensed in ID · 8061772
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.
2327 SW 4TH AVE, Ontario, OR 97914

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid500784906OR

Accepted 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

Dr. Chris Richard Welter M.d. 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 ID4587937313
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200731000934, I20240912003369, I20250605001121
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Luke's Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boise, ID
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number130006
Location190 East Bannock StreetBoise, ID 83712 · Ada County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Ontario

Acute Care Hospitals · Ontario, OR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number380052
Location351 SW 9th StreetOntario, OR 97914 · Malheur County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97914 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
$84.82 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $21.20 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.16 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $24.29 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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 19

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

Internal Medicine
2327 SW 4TH AVE
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Dentist (General Practice)
2327 SW 4TH AVE
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Dentist
2327 SW 4TH AVE
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
2327 SW 4TH AVE
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2327 SW 4TH AVE
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Dentist (General Practice)
2327 SW 4TH AVE
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Counselor (Mental Health)
2327 SW 4TH AVE
ONTARIO, OR 97914
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2327 SW 4TH AVE
ONTARIO, OR 97914

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 Chris Welter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Welter is 1194256404. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2017.

Where is Chris Welter located?

Chris Welter practices at 2327 SW 4th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914. The listed phone number is (541) 889-2340.

What is Chris Welter's specialty?

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

Is Chris Welter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chris Welter 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 Chris Welter accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Providence Health Plan, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon and Select Health list Chris Welter 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 Chris Welter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chris Welter is affiliated with St Luke's Regional Medical Center and Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Ontario.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chris Welter was last updated on January 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.