Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout WELSH
Leonard Kaiser Welsh, M.D. practices general surgery in Grand Junction, CO. Leonard is a 2013 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. Leonard is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Leonard provided 164 services to 154 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (970) 243-0900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2440 N 11TH ST
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
164 services · 154 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope | Procedure | 43282 |
24 |
| Study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension | Treatment | 91040 |
18 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
44 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
44 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
16 |
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 general surgeons at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 general surgeons in Grand Junction 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Welsh specialize in?
Dr. Welsh is a general surgeon in Grand Junction, CO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Welsh located?
Dr. Welsh is listed at 2440 N 11TH ST, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Welsh's phone number?
The number on file is (970) 243-0900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Welsh?
Dr. Welsh's National Provider Identifier is 1346583499. 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. Welsh go to medical school?
Dr. Welsh attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Welsh have?
Dr. Welsh has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Welsh do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Welsh performs procedures including repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope; provides treatments such as study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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