HEATHER WELFARE M.D.
NPI 1639168925
Pediatrics in Colorado Springs, CO

Active since October 19, 2005PECOS Enrolled
2828 INTERNATIONAL CIR, SUITE 140, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910(719) 632-5700(719) 344-7821 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Heather Welfare M.d. NPPES

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

HEATHER WELFARE M.D. (NPI 1639168925) is an individual pediatrics provider in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (46545) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639168925
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER WELFARECredential: M.D.
Location Address2828 INTERNATIONAL CIR, SUITE 140Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3127
Mailing Address3205 N Academy Blvd, Suite 130Colorado Springs, CO 80917-5101 · (719) 632-5700
Fax(719) 344-7821
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2017
✔ NPI 1639168925 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · 46545✔ Licensed in IN · 01060780A
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
2828 INTERNATIONAL CIR, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Heather Chegwidden Md

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid31538223CO
Medicare UPINI33130IN
Medicare OSCAR/certificationCOAAA3750CO

Accepted Insurance

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)

Heather Welfare 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Welfare reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
3205 N ACADEMY BLVD, SUITE 130
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 355 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80910 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
$89.43 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

Dentist
2828 INTERNATIONAL CIR, SUITE 100
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Pediatrics
2828 INTERNATIONAL CIR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Dentist (General Practice)
2828 INTERNATIONAL CIR, SUITE 100
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Pediatrics
2828 INTERNATIONAL CIR, STE 140
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Physician Assistant
2828 INTERNATIONAL CIR, SUITE 140
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Dentist (General Practice)
2828 INTERNATIONAL CIR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Dentist (General Practice)
2828 INTERNATIONAL CIR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Physician Assistant
2828 INTERNATIONAL CIR, SUITE 140
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910

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 Heather Welfare's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Welfare is 1639168925. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2005. The provider is also known as Heather Chegwidden MD.

Where is Heather Welfare located?

Heather Welfare practices at 2828 International Cir Suite 140, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. The listed phone number is (719) 632-5700.

What is Heather Welfare's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Heather Welfare enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Welfare is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Heather Welfare's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Welfare reassigns Medicare benefits to Peak Vista Community Health Centers (Colorado Springs, CO). The 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 Heather Welfare's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Welfare accept?

Health plans from Select Health list Heather Welfare 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 Heather Welfare was last updated on April 5, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.