Lora Welch, ARNP, FNP-C
NPI 1679579379 · Nurse Practitioner · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lora Welch, ARNP, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1679579379).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679579379
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP, FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2708P (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
704 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 229 | $80 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 139 | $56 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 113 | $115 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 87 | $99 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 68 | $81 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 136 | 33 |
| Potassium Chloride | 114 | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 96 | 12 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 90 | 21 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 89 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 89 | 16 |
| Bumetanide | 80 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-27
- Last updated
- 2018-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lora Welch's NPI number?
- Lora Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679579379, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lora Welch's specialty?
- Lora Welch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lora Welch located?
- Lora Welch's practice location on file with NPPES is 2120 Payne St, Louisville, KY 40206-2012.
- What is Lora Welch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lora Welch is (502) 895-9425.
- Does Lora Welch accept Medicare?
- Lora Welch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lora Welch's NPI active?
- Yes — Lora Welch's NPI (1679579379) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.