Armistead Wellford, M.D.
NPI 1568553733 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Armistead Wellford, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1568553733).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568553733
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L9543 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
4,209 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 | 1,620 | $121 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 912 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 284 | $178 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 211 | $9 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 187 | $401 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 764 | 240 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 641 | 188 |
| Carvedilol | 615 | 194 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 533 | 166 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 471 | 156 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 340 | 90 |
| Chlorthalidone | 314 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$182 across 9 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)
- 1933 Ne Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78217Phone: (210) 804-6000Fax: (210) 804-6069
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-27
- Last updated
- 2026-01-13
- Certified
- 2026-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Armistead Wellford's NPI number?
- Armistead Wellford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568553733, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Armistead Wellford's specialty?
- Armistead Wellford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Armistead Wellford located?
- Armistead Wellford's practice location on file with NPPES is 8715 Village Dr Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 78217-5426.
- What is Armistead Wellford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Armistead Wellford is (210) 804-6000.
- Does Armistead Wellford accept Medicare?
- Armistead Wellford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Armistead Wellford's NPI active?
- Yes — Armistead Wellford's NPI (1568553733) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.