Michael A Welsh, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Buckley, WA

Michael A Welsh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Buckley, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice White River Family Care Llc and his current practice location is 305 N River Ave, Buckley, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (360) 829-0625.

Michael A Welsh is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 26055) 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 1235122763.

Contact Information

Michael A Welsh, MD
305 N River Ave,
Buckley, WA 98321-8978
(360) 829-0625
(360) 829-9860

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael A Welsh
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience42 Years
Location305 N River Ave, Buckley, Washington
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:
  • Michael A Welsh graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235122763
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214929405
  • Enrollment ID: I20100430000463

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael A Welsh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235122763NPI-NPPES
1300979MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 26055 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Elizabeth HospitalEnumclaw, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
White River Family Care Llc12543234473

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. Michael A Welsh allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWhite River Family Care Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649394800
PECOS PAC ID: 1254323447
Enrollment ID: O20040330001213

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. Michael A Welsh 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
Michael A Welsh, MD
Po Box 1268,
Buckley, WA 98321-1268

Ph: (360) 829-0625
Michael A Welsh, MD
305 N River Ave,
Buckley, WA 98321-8978

Ph: (360) 829-0625

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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