Physician Profile
John C. Welch, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Welch
Based in Hastings, NE, John C. Welch, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. John graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1980. John is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 6,150 Medicare patients across 310,395 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (402) 461-4611
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6003 OSBORNE DR W
Hastings, NE 68901
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
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
4,602 |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
19 |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
11 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
3,829 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
1,391 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
722 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
376 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
250 |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
294,720 |
| Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2782 |
2,920 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Hastings 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
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 7
Providers in NE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Welch?
Dr. Welch is an ophthalmology in Hastings, NE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.