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DAVID WELSCHER
NPI 1962284547
Counselor - Mental Health in Newport, KY

Active since October 18, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1400 NORTH GRAND AVENUE, NEWPORT, KY 41071(859) 301-5901 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 24, 2023, Oct 18, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About David Welscher NPPES

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

DAVID WELSCHER (NPI 1962284547) is an individual mental health provider in Newport, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (104425) and active in the NPI registry since October 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962284547
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameDAVID WELSCHER
Location Address1400 NORTH GRAND AVENUENewport, KY 41071-2570
Mailing AddressPo Box 635283Cincinnati, OH 45263-5283 · (859) 344-5555
Phone(859) 301-5901
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 18, 2023
✔ NPI 1962284547 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 104425
1400 NORTH GRAND AVENUE, Newport, KY 41071
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

David Welscher 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 ID9739529611
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240425000969
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 David Welscher reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Summit Medical Group, Inc.
3.2 mi
Urgent Care
2626 ALEXANDRIA PIKE
Highland Heights, KY 41076
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 946 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881026169 (859) 757-0434

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

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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
35 services13 patients

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 David Welscher's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Welscher is 1962284547. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2023.

Where is David Welscher located?

David Welscher practices at 1400 North Grand Avenue, Newport, KY 41071. The listed phone number is (859) 301-5901.

What is David Welscher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is David Welscher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Welscher 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for David Welscher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Welscher reassigns Medicare benefits to Summit Medical Group, Inc. (Highland Heights, KY). 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 David Welscher's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Welscher accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list David Welscher 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 David Welscher was last updated on October 18, 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.