Dr Robert Joel Welch, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Spokane, WA

Dr Robert Joel Welch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Spokane, Washington. He went to University Of Utah School Of Medicine and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Spokane Eye Clinic Inc, Ps and his current practice location is 427 S Bernard St, Spokane, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 456-0107.

Dr Robert Joel Welch is licensed to practice in Washington (license number 61037925) 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 1376981894.

Contact Information

Dr Robert Joel Welch, MD
427 S Bernard St,
Spokane, WA 99204-2509
(509) 456-0107
(509) 747-2635

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert Joel Welch
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience12 Years
Location427 S Bernard St, Spokane, 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:
  • Dr Robert Joel Welch attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376981894
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2013
  • Last Update Date: 06/04/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234360595
  • Enrollment ID: I20200715001630

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert Joel Welch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376981894NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD458292 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 61037925 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kootenai HealthCoeur d'alene, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Spokane Eye Clinic Inc, Ps175927839336

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 Robert Joel Welch allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSpokane Eye Clinic Inc, Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730187899
PECOS PAC ID: 1759278393
Enrollment ID: O20040301000114

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 Robert Joel 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 Robert Joel Welch, MD
840 Walnut St Ste 1440,
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5109

Ph: (801) 631-7872
Dr Robert Joel Welch, MD
427 S Bernard St,
Spokane, WA 99204-2509

Ph: (509) 456-0107

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Spokane, WA

Dr. Jeffery M. Snow, M.D.
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Dr. Erik Dale Skoog, M.D.
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Dr. Barbara A. Smit, M.D.
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Practice Location: 427 S Bernard St, Spokane, WA 99204
Phone: 509-456-0107    Fax: 509-747-2635

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