Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Welker, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner · Lexington, KY

  • NPI 1518270651
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
166 Pasadena Dr, Suite 100
Lexington, KY 405032973
(859) 278-0319
fax (859) 277-9699
Mailing address
Po Box 910008
Lexington, KY 405910008

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 10, 2020
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #49264

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518270651. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
39
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$1,614
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 15 15 $69
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 12 12 $37
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 12 12 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Lexington Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $24.26

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicholas Welker's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Welker practices Nurse Practitioner in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Welker practice?
Dr. Nicholas Welker practices at 166 Pasadena Dr, Lexington, KY 405032973. Office phone: 8592780319.
What is Dr. Nicholas Welker's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Welker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518270651, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Welker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Welker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Welker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (HCPCS 36556); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.