Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicholas Welko, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Saint Louis, MO
- NPI 1649711888
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
- 9 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div Surg Accs
Saint Louis, MO 631101003
(314) 362-5298
fax (888) 824-2176 - Mailing address
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Po Box 7412011
Chicago, IL 606742011
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 17, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Missouri #2022032220
- Medicaid
- MO #200114754
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649711888. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
92
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$8,195
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 55 | 30 | $48 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 20 | 14 | $208 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 17 | 17 | $81 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 41 peers in Saint Louis Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$162
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prytime Medical Devices, INC. | 1 | $84.81 | |
| Hydrofera LLC | 2 | $40.28 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $23.09 | |
| Teleflex LLC | 1 | $13.88 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Welko's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Welko practices Surgery Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Welko practice?
Dr. Nicholas Welko practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 631101003. Office phone: 3143625298.
What is Dr. Nicholas Welko's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Welko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649711888, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Welko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Welko accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Welko commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.