Joshua Welch, MD
NPI 1477567543 · Family Medicine Physician · La Junta, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Welch, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in La Junta, CO (NPI 1477567543).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477567543
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 042-0010925 (VT)
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 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 16 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 14 |
| Mirtazapine | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 13 |
| Finasteride | 12 |
| Suvorexantbrand: Belsomra |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$132 across 6 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
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2011-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Welch's NPI number?
- Joshua Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477567543, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Welch's specialty?
- Joshua Welch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Welch located?
- Joshua Welch's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Carson Ave Ste 201, La Junta, CO 81050-2748.
- What is Joshua Welch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Welch is (719) 383-5900.
- Does Joshua Welch accept Medicare?
- Joshua Welch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Welch's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Welch's NPI (1477567543) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.