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Edit this profileWhere to find John C. Welch, MD
- Hastings location main office
6003 Osborne Dr W, Hastings, NE 68901 - North Platte location
806 S Maple St, North Platte, NE 69101 - Kearney location
508 W 48th St Ste 34, Kearney, NE 68845
About Dr. Welch
Listed in the NPI registry as an ophthalmology — retina specialist, John C. Welch, MD practices in Hastings, NE. John graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1980. John is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 6,150 Medicare patients across 310,395 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection of drug into eye, and imaging of retina. NPI 1033116074 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (402) 461-4611
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6003 OSBORNE DR W
Hastings, NE 68901
806 S Maple St
North Platte, NE 69101
508 W 48th St Ste 34
Kearney, NE 68845
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
310,395 services · 6,150 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
4,602 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
3,829 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
1,391 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
722 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
376 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
250 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
294,720 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2782 |
2,920 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 1
Providers in NE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Welch?
Dr. Welch is an eye doctor in Hastings, NE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Welch's address?
Dr. Welch is listed at 6003 Osborne Dr W, Hastings, NE 68901. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Welch?
The number on file is (402) 461-4611. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Welch's NPI number?
Dr. Welch's National Provider Identifier is 1033116074. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Welch train?
Dr. Welch attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Welch been practicing?
Dr. Welch has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Welch perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Welch performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina and removal of membrane of retina; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Welch confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Welch. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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