Katherine Welter, M.D.
NPI 1437538311 · Hospitalist Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Welter, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1437538311).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437538311
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036.145669 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
244 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 141 | $84 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 57 | $126 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 19 | $121 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 15 | $140 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 12 | $85 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$140 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$117 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1653 W Congress PkwyChicago, IL 60612-3833Phone: (312) 942-5000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-25
- Last updated
- 2025-11-24
- Certified
- 2025-11-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Welter's NPI number?
- Katherine Welter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437538311, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Welter's specialty?
- Katherine Welter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Welter located?
- Katherine Welter's practice location on file with NPPES is 251 E Huron St Ste 16-738, Chicago, IL 60611.
- What is Katherine Welter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Welter is (312) 926-5924.
- Does Katherine Welter accept Medicare?
- Katherine Welter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Welter's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Welter's NPI (1437538311) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.