Brian Welch, MD
NPI 1740572080 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Welch, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1740572080).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740572080
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
897 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 160 | $208 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 82 | $115 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 60 | $27 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 58 | $30 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 55 | $21 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 51 | $32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,025 across 20 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
- 2011-05-04
- Last updated
- 2020-08-21
- Certified
- 2020-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Welch's NPI number?
- Brian Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740572080, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Welch's specialty?
- Brian Welch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Welch located?
- Brian Welch's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is Brian Welch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Welch is (507) 284-2511.
- Does Brian Welch accept Medicare?
- Brian Welch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Welch's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Welch's NPI (1740572080) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.