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DR. JOSEPH ARTHUR WELS M.D.
NPI 1255423349
Anesthesiology in Minneapolis, MN

Active since September 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
VA MED. CTR. DEPT. OF ANES. 112-A, ONE VETERAN'S DRIVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55417(612) 467-3180(612) 727-5961 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Arthur Wels M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH ARTHUR WELS M.D. (NPI 1255423349) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (35241) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255423349
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH ARTHUR WELSCredential: M.D.
Location AddressVA MED. CTR. DEPT. OF ANES. 112-A, ONE VETERAN'S DRIVEMinneapolis, MN 55417-2309
Mailing Address5728 Fairfax AvenueEdina, MN 55424-1559 · (952) 926-3398
Phone(612) 467-3180
Fax(612) 727-5961
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007
✔ NPI 1255423349 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 35241
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
VA MED. CTR. DEPT. OF ANES. 112-A, Minneapolis, MN 55417
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Medicare UPINE70937MN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph Arthur Wels M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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 Joseph Wels's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Wels is 1255423349. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006.

Where is Joseph Wels located?

Joseph Wels practices at VA Med. Ctr. Dept. Of Anes. 112-A One Veteran's Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The listed phone number is (612) 467-3180.

What is Joseph Wels's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Wels enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Wels is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Wels was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.