CHRISTINE CARA WELLES MD
NPI 1780864017
Hospitalist in Aurora, CO

Q: What is Christine Welles's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Welles is 1780864017. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2007.

Q: What is Christine Welles's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Welles was last updated on July 14, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since November 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045(303) 347-9897(303) 347-9912 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 14, 2020, May 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Christine Cara Welles Md NPPES

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

CHRISTINE CARA WELLES MD (NPI 1780864017) is an individual hospitalist provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0052215) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780864017

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE CARA WELLESCredential: MD

Location Address12605 E 16TH AVEAurora, CO 80045-2545

Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429

Phone(303) 347-9897

Fax(303) 347-9912

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 2007

Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2020

✔ NPI 1780864017 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0052215

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A108881 (CA), DR.0052215 (CO)

12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80045

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Christine Cara Welles 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 ID9931355419

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130530000472

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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

159 services62 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

81 services37 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

48 services47 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

16 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80045 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

$132.55 typical visit price

range $58.06 – $174.82

Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers20 claims20 services$15.28 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers27 claims27 services$79.35 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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