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DR. ANDREW JOSEPH WELKA M.D.
NPI 1447510169
Anesthesiology in Buffalo, NY

Active since May 29, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
252A FARBER HALL, UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, BUFFALO, NY 14214(716) 829-6103(716) 829-3640 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Andrew Joseph Welka M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ANDREW JOSEPH WELKA M.D. (NPI 1447510169) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (286671) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447510169
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREW JOSEPH WELKACredential: M.D.
Location Address252A FARBER HALL, UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALOBuffalo, NY 14214
Mailing Address7275 Lakeview CtNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120-9711
Phone(716) 829-6103
Fax(716) 829-3640
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 2018
✔ NPI 1447510169 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 286671
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.
252A FARBER HALL, Buffalo, NY 14214
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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

Dr. Andrew Joseph Welka 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 ID941581516
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161220001380
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Andrew Welka reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology Medical Consultants, PLLC
2.0 mi
Anesthesiology
462 GRIDER ST, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIA
Buffalo, NY 14215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366487555 (716) 898-3549
Erie County Medical Center Corporation
2.0 mi
Anesthesiology
462 GRIDER ST
Buffalo, NY 14215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790118917 (716) 898-3536
Parkside Medical Anesthesia Associates
2.4 mi
Anesthesiology
2157 MAIN STREET
Buffalo, NY 14214
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 117 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871537464 (716) 836-7510
Center For Ambulatory Surgery LLC
8.6 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
550 ORCHARD PARK RD, SUITE B101
West Seneca, NY 14224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720041536 (716) 677-4161

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 3

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
24 services24 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on mouth 00170
Anesthesia for a mouth procedure involves administering medication to prevent pain during the treatment. It could be local, numbing a specific area, or general, where you're unconscious. It ensures a comfortable, pain-free experience during your dental or oral surgery.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Erie County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number330219
Location462 Grider StreetBuffalo, NY 14215 · Erie County
Emergency services

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.

90.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.88
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.01

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 Andrew Welka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Welka is 1447510169. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2012.

Where is Andrew Welka located?

Andrew Welka practices at 252A Farber Hall University At Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14214. The listed phone number is (716) 829-6103.

What is Andrew Welka's specialty?

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

Is Andrew Welka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrew Welka 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 Andrew Welka's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Andrew Welka reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Anesthesiology Medical Consultants, PLLC (Buffalo, NY), Erie County Medical Center Corporation (Buffalo, NY), Parkside Medical Anesthesia Associates (Buffalo, NY) and Center For Ambulatory Surgery LLC (West Seneca, NY). 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 Andrew Welka's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Andrew Welka affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Andrew Welka is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Welka was last updated on May 22, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.