Thomas Welle, D.O.
NPI 1285711242 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Welle, D.O. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1285711242).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285711242
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A7124 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
851 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 360 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 188 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 123 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 92 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 77 | $174 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2021-02-02
- Certified
- 2021-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Welle's NPI number?
- Thomas Welle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285711242, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Welle's specialty?
- Thomas Welle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Welle located?
- Thomas Welle's practice location on file with NPPES is 2907 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1815.
- What is Thomas Welle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Welle is (831) 477-2325.
- Does Thomas Welle accept Medicare?
- Thomas Welle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Welle's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Welle's NPI (1285711242) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.