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DR. ZEEL HIREN PATEL WELCH DO
NPI 1619598158
Pediatrics - Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics in Columbia, SC

Active since May 06, 2020PECOS Enrolled
9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 210, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-6598(803) 758-0142 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 1, 2026, Aug 26, 2026, Aug 20, 2026 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Zeel Hiren Patel Welch Do NPPES

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

DR. ZEEL HIREN PATEL WELCH DO (NPI 1619598158) is an individual developmental - behavioral pediatrics provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (83110) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619598158
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0006X
Provider Legal NameDR. ZEEL HIREN PATEL WELCHCredential: DO
Location Address9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 210Columbia, SC 29203-6859
Mailing Address9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 210Columbia, SC 29203-6859 · (803) 434-6598 · Fax (803) 758-0142
Phone(803) 434-6598
Fax(803) 758-0142
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1619598158 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Developmental - Behavioral PediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0006X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 83110
Definition
A developmental-behavioral specialist is a pediatrician with special training and experience who aims to foster understanding and promotion of optimal development of children and families through research, education, clinical care and advocacy efforts. This physician assists in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of developmental difficulties and problematic behaviors in children and in the family dysfunctions that compromise children's development.
9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 210, Columbia, SC 29203
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Zeel Hiren Patel

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid831104SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health.Insurance ›

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. Zeel Hiren Patel Welch Do 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

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Psychologist (School)
9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 210
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 935-5604
DR. EMILY NEGER PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 210
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6859
MARJORIE G CLONINGER PHD
Psychologist
9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 210
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 346-5984
LISA HAMRICK PHD
Psychologist (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)
9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 210
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6598
REBECCA BRETT THOMPSON LISW-CP
Social Worker (Clinical)
9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 210
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6859
ANNA KATHRYN RYE BURCH MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 210
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-7995
CANDACE L CHAMBERLAIN MSW, LCSWA
Social Worker (Clinical)
9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 210
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-6859
PRISMA HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-MIDLANDS
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 210
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 935-5604

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 Zeel Welch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zeel Welch is 1619598158. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2020. The provider is also known as Zeel Hiren Patel.

Where is Zeel Welch located?

Zeel Welch practices at 9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 210, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 434-6598.

What is Zeel Welch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 2080P0006X.

Is Zeel Welch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Zeel Welch is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Zeel Welch accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and InStil Health list Zeel 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Zeel Welch was last updated on October 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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.