Arnold Welden, M.D.
NPI 1699788349 · Family Medicine Physician · Tulare, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Arnold Welden, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Tulare, CA (NPI 1699788349).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699788349
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C42350 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 · 75 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 297 | 118 |
| Lisinopril | 189 | 64 |
| Metformin Hcl | 181 | 59 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 154 | 57 |
| Losartan Potassium | 112 | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 109 | 42 |
| Famotidine | 100 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$107 across 1 record (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
- 2006-08-14
- Last updated
- 2013-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arnold Welden's NPI number?
- Arnold Welden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699788349, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Arnold Welden's specialty?
- Arnold Welden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Arnold Welden located?
- Arnold Welden's practice location on file with NPPES is 1255 N Cherry St, Tulare, CA 93274-2233.
- What is Arnold Welden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Arnold Welden is (559) 686-0123.
- Does Arnold Welden accept Medicare?
- Arnold Welden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Arnold Welden's NPI active?
- Yes — Arnold Welden's NPI (1699788349) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.