Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paula Welch, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Providence, RI

  • NPI 1295928166
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
825 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 029084728
(401) 456-2000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 9, 2009
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Rhode Island #NPP37426

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295928166. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
326
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$34,332
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 88 42 $92
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 86 81 $156
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 67 35 $64
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 33 13 $92
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 32 19 $132
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 20 17 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 34 peers in this city , average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Paula Welch's medical specialty?
Dr. Paula Welch practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Providence, RI.
Where does Dr. Paula Welch practice?
Dr. Paula Welch practices at 825 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 029084728. Office phone: 4014562000.
What is Dr. Paula Welch's NPI?
Dr. Paula Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295928166, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paula Welch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paula Welch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paula Welch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99306); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.