Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carl Welch, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1649383605
- Accepts Medicare
- 65 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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221 13Th Avenue Pl Nw
Hickory, NC 286012596
(828) 324-1699
fax (828) 324-0281 - Mailing address
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Po Box 890273
Charlotte, NC 282890273
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 7, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1961 — 65 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #15811
- Medicaid
- NC #8986424
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649383605. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
19
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,626
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 19 | 19 | $86 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 13 peers in Hickory Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 138. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$61
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 11 | 0 | $61 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carl Welch's medical specialty?
Dr. Carl Welch practices Family Medicine Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Carl Welch practice?
Dr. Carl Welch practices at 221 13Th Avenue Pl Nw, Hickory, NC 286012596. Office phone: 8283241699.
What is Dr. Carl Welch's NPI?
Dr. Carl Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649383605, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carl Welch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carl Welch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carl Welch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.