Christine Welker
NPI 1427666916 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Welker is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Syracuse, NY (NPI 1427666916).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427666916
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 484640 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 384 | 205 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 284 | 121 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 278 | 125 |
| Leflunomide | 95 | 46 |
| Sulfasalazinebrand: Sulfasalazine Dr | 68 | 31 |
| Meloxicam | 65 | 31 |
| Leucovorin Calcium | 61 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 across 2 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
- 2020-07-21
- Last updated
- 2020-07-21
- Certified
- 2020-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Welker's NPI number?
- Christine Welker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427666916, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Welker's specialty?
- Christine Welker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christine Welker located?
- Christine Welker's practice location on file with NPPES is 735 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210.
- What is Christine Welker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Welker is (315) 470-7379.
- Does Christine Welker accept Medicare?
- Christine Welker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Welker's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Welker's NPI (1427666916) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.