CARL L WELCH MD
NPI 1649383605
Family Medicine in Hickory, NC

Active since August 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
221 13TH AVENUE PL NW, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 324-1699(828) 324-0281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Carl L Welch Md NPPES

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

CARL L WELCH MD (NPI 1649383605) is an individual family medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (15811) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1961).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649383605
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCARL L WELCHCredential: MD
Location Address221 13TH AVENUE PL NWHickory, NC 28601-2596
Mailing AddressPo Box 890273Charlotte, NC 28289-0273 · (828) 324-1699 · Fax (828) 324-0281
Fax(828) 324-0281
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1961
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
NPI 1649383605 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in NC · 15811
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
221 13TH AVENUE PL NW, Hickory, NC 28601

Other Identifiers 3

Other15811NC · License - Nc
Other1011VNC · Bcbs Provider Number
Medicaid8986424NC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Carl L Welch Md 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 ID6204985005
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090528000102
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Catawba Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340143
Location810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 28602 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28601 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 12

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

Family Medicine
221 13TH AVENUE PL NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
221 13TH AVENUE PL NW, SUITE 202
HICKORY, NC 28601
Dentist (General Practice)
221 13TH AVENUE PL NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Dentist (Dental Public Health)
221 13TH AVENUE PL NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
221 13TH AVENUE PL NW, SUITE 202
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
221 13TH AVENUE PL NW
HICKORY, NC 28601
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
221 13TH AVENUE PL NW, SUITE 202
HICKORY, NC 28601
Family Medicine
221 13TH AVENUE PL NW, STE 202
HICKORY, NC 28601

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 Carl Welch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carl Welch is 1649383605. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2006.

Where is Carl Welch located?

Carl Welch practices at 221 13th Avenue Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 324-1699.

What is Carl Welch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Carl Welch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carl Welch 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.

What insurance does Carl Welch accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Carl 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.

Is Carl Welch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carl Welch is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carl Welch was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.