LAURA J WELCH MD
NPI 1902872716
Internal Medicine in Longview, TX

Q: What is Laura Welch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Welch is 1902872716. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2006.

Q: What is Laura Welch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Welch was last updated on January 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.

Active since February 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1207A E MARSHALL AVE, LONGVIEW, TX 75601(903) 907-7003 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 2, 2025, Sep 18, 2024, Jul 26, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Laura J Welch Md NPPES

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

LAURA J WELCH MD (NPI 1902872716) is an individual internal medicine provider in Longview, Texas, licensed in Texas (L4204) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Colorado Springs.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902872716

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameLAURA J WELCHCredential: MD

Location Address1207A E MARSHALL AVELongview, TX 75601-5604

Mailing AddressPo Box 746079Atlanta, GA 30374-6079

Phone(903) 907-7003

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 2, 2025

✔ NPI 1902872716 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · L4204

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License DR.0072615 (CO), L4204 (TX)

1207A E MARSHALL AVE, Longview, TX 75601

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11550 Pulsar DrColorado Springs, CO 80916-4503 · Phone (719) 632-4455 · Fax (360) 462-5181

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura J 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 ID9234125634

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040421001687

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

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Welch reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Oak Street Health Of Texas, PLLC

149 mi

Primary Care

4115 E LANCASTER AVE
Fort Worth, TX 76103

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
175 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1497387419 (312) 733-9730

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC

176 mi

Internal Medicine

18951 N MEMORIAL DR
Humble, TX 77338

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629307095 (281) 540-7700

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

185 mi

Urology

11301 FALLBROOK DR, STE 304
Houston, TX 77065

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
964 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548613128 (832) 604-5414

Matthews-Vu Medical Group, P.C.

712 mi

Multi-Specialty

1550 PULSAR DR STE 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
94 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1174102149 (719) 632-4455

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

32 services17 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

19 services17 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450032

Location700 E Marshall AveLongview, TX 75601 · Gregg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Longview Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450702

Location2901 N Fourth StLongview, TX 75605 · Gregg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75601 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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 13

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

Ostomy clamp, any type, replacement only, each A4363

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier12 claims240 services$2.02 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy belt, each A4367

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$5.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy filter, any type, each A4368

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier11 claims440 services$0.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4414

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

2 suppliers13 claims540 services$4.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, larger than 4 x 4 inches, each A4415

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier12 claims480 services$5.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing A6216

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

1 supplier12 claims4,800 services$0.04 avg. paid by Medicare

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

MRS. RENEE ELIZABETH ERNST NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)