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DR. WILLIAM BENJAMIN WELCH MD
NPI 1619934726
Emergency Medicine in Urbana, IL

Active since May 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
611 W. PARK STREET, EMERGENCY MEDICINE, URBANA, IL 61801(217) 383-3313 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. William Benjamin Welch Md NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM BENJAMIN WELCH MD (NPI 1619934726) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Urbana, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036066652) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619934726
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM BENJAMIN WELCHCredential: MD
Location Address611 W. PARK STREET, EMERGENCY MEDICINEUrbana, IL 61801
Mailing Address611 W. Park St., BwpcUrbana, IL 61801-2500 · (217) 383-6792 · Fax (217) 383-4752
Phone(217) 383-3313
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1619934726 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036066652
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
611 W. PARK STREET, Urbana, IL 61801
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036066652IL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. William Benjamin Welch Md 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show William Welch reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carle Health Medical Group
0.7 mi
Internal Medicine
611 W PARK ST
Urbana, IL 61801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Carle Health Care Incorporated
  • 2,516 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154653947 (217) 383-8300
Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital
37 mi
Rural Health
801 E ORANGE ST
Hoopeston, IL 60942
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 488 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578504544 (214) 283-5644
Richland Memorial Hospital, Inc.
95 mi
Rural Health
1200 N EAST ST
Olney, IL 62450
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1467492124 (Illinois)
  • 301 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053792689 (618) 392-2940

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
80 services78 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
63 services63 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
35 services35 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 61801 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.25 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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 20

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

CRYSTAL D RADNITZER MD
Hospitalist
611 W. PARK STREET, HOSPITALIST SERVICES
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 383-3129
MICHAEL F HEGARTY M.D.
Emergency Medicine
611 W. PARK STREET, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 383-4930
WILLIAM C STRATTON MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
611 W. PARK STREET, NEONATOLOGY
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 383-3395
DR. G. MICHAEL M SWINDLE MD
Emergency Medicine
611 W. PARK STREET, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 383-3311
KELLY FLORES CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
611 W. PARK STREET
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 383-3303
KIM N GELKE MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
611 W. PARK STREET, NEONATOLOGY
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 383-3395
JOHN F HILL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
611 W. PARK STREET, TRAUMA/CRITICAL CARE
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 383-3266
DR. RENATO ALCARAZ JR. MD
Hospitalist
611 W. PARK STREET, HOSPITALIST SERVICES
URBANA, IL 61801
Champaign County (217) 383-3129

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 William Welch's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Welch is 1619934726. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2006.

Where is William Welch located?

William Welch practices at 611 W. Park Street Emergency Medicine, Urbana, IL 61801. The listed phone number is (217) 383-3313.

What is William Welch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is William Welch enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for William Welch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Welch reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Carle Health Medical Group (Urbana, IL), Hoopeston Community Memorial Hospital (Hoopeston, IL) and Richland Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Olney, IL). 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 William Welch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Welch was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.