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- 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905
About Dr. Welker
Kirk M. Welker, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in Rochester, MN. Kirk is a 1990 graduate of George Washington University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Kirk cared for 864 Medicare patients across 28,207 services. The services billed most often include injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and mri scan of brain before and after contrast. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497734594.
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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
- (507) 284-2511
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Practice Locations
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
28,207 services · 864 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
164 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70491 |
38 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | Imaging | 72131 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
25 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast | Imaging | 72156 |
23 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | Imaging | 72158 |
22 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Rochester 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at George Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at George Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Kirk M. Welker?
Kirk M. Welker is a radiologist in Rochester, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Kirk M. Welker's address?
Kirk M. Welker is listed at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Kirk M. Welker?
The number on file is (507) 284-2511. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kirk M. Welker's NPI number?
Kirk M. Welker's National Provider Identifier is 1497734594. 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 Kirk M. Welker train?
Kirk M. Welker attended George Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kirk M. Welker been practicing?
Kirk M. Welker has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Kirk M. Welker perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Kirk M. Welker performs imaging including mri scan of brain before and after contrast and mri scan of brain without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kirk M. Welker confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kirk M. Welker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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