John Welch, MD
NPI 1033116074 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Hastings, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Welch, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Hastings, NE (NPI 1033116074).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033116074
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15430 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
11,789 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 4,602 | $126 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 3,829 | $39 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 1,391 | $36 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 722 | $123 |
| Unclassified BiologicsJ3590 | 508 | $84 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 376 | $145 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 148 | 89 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 51 | 21 |
| Timolol Maleate | 21 | 11 |
| Fluorometholone | 14 | — |
| Latanoprost | 14 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 13 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 13 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$65 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 508 W 48th St Ste 34Kearney, NE 68845-1326Phone: (402) 461-4611Fax: (402) 461-4616
- 806 S Maple StNorth Platte, NE 69101-5282Phone: (402) 461-4611Fax: (402) 461-4616
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-06
- Last updated
- 2024-11-05
- Certified
- 2024-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Welch's NPI number?
- John Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033116074, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Welch's specialty?
- John Welch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Welch located?
- John Welch's practice location on file with NPPES is 6003 Osborne Dr W, Hastings, NE 68901-9160.
- What is John Welch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Welch is (402) 461-4611.
- Does John Welch accept Medicare?
- John Welch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Welch's NPI active?
- Yes — John Welch's NPI (1033116074) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.