David Welch, PA
NPI 1285602649 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Sioux Falls, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Welch, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Sioux Falls, SD (NPI 1285602649).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285602649
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0617 (SD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,018 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 632 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 314 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 29 | $45 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 16 | $54 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 16 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,226 | 162 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 595 | 80 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 400 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 395 | 63 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 284 | 52 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 261 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,318 across 26 records (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
- 2006-03-10
- Last updated
- 2009-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Welch's NPI number?
- David Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285602649, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Welch's specialty?
- David Welch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Welch located?
- David Welch's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 E. 21st St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105.
- What is David Welch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Welch is (605) 322-7350.
- Does David Welch accept Medicare?
- David Welch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Welch's NPI active?
- Yes — David Welch's NPI (1285602649) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.