Joseph Wels, M.D.
NPI 1255423349 · Anesthesiology Physician · Minneapolis, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Wels, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Minneapolis, MN (NPI 1255423349).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255423349
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35241 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-28
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Wels's NPI number?
- Joseph Wels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255423349, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Wels's specialty?
- Joseph Wels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Wels located?
- Joseph Wels's practice location on file with NPPES is Va Med. Ctr. Dept. of Anes. 112-A, Minneapolis, MN 55417-2309.
- What is Joseph Wels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Wels is (612) 467-3180.
- Does Joseph Wels accept Medicare?
- Joseph Wels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Wels's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Wels's NPI (1255423349) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.