Dr John C Welch, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Hastings, NE

Dr John C Welch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Hastings, Nebraska. He went to University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Retina Center Of Nebraska Pc and his current practice location is 6003 Osborne Dr W, Hastings, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 461-4611.

Dr John C Welch is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 15430) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1033116074.

Contact Information

Dr John C Welch, MD
6003 Osborne Dr W,
Hastings, NE 68901-9160
(402) 461-4611
(402) 461-4616

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John C Welch
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience44 Years
Location6003 Osborne Dr W, Hastings, Nebraska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John C Welch attended and graduated from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033116074
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678623527
  • Enrollment ID: I20090615000524

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John C Welch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033116074NPI-NPPES
10026498303MedicaidNE
10026498300MedicaidNE
10026498304MedicaidNE
47071797500MedicaidNE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 15430 (Nebraska)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 15430 (Nebraska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mary Lanning HealthcareHastings, NEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Retina Center Of Nebraska Pc27695326132

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr John C Welch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRetina Center Of Nebraska Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861626806
PECOS PAC ID: 2769532613
Enrollment ID: O20090615000535

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr John C Welch is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John C Welch, MD
6003 Osborne Dr W,
Hastings, NE 68901-9160

Ph: (402) 461-4611
Dr John C Welch, MD
6003 Osborne Dr W,
Hastings, NE 68901-9160

Ph: (402) 461-4611

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