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Gastroenterology

Nicole Welch, MD

Works at hospitals in Cleveland, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. Nicole Welch, MD is a gastroenterologist at 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195. Phone: (216) 444-8636. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nicole Welch had 28 Original Medicare patients and 60 services. NPI 1164786224. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195 · Directions
  • Phone: (216) 444‑8636
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Cleveland Clinic
  • Group practice: Cleveland Clinic
  • Medical school: graduated 2012 (14 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nicole Welch, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Nicole Welch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole Welch accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Nicole Welch see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 28 Original Medicare patients and 60 services for Nicole Welch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nicole Welch's NPI number?
1164786224. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Nicole Welch, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients28
Services billed to Medicare60
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)21 services
  2. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)11 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure57%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Anxiety39%

Hospitals where Nicole Welch works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole Welch at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360180

Practice locations

Addresses where Nicole Welch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nicole Welch as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cleveland Clinic7,090 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Cleveland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cleveland Clinic

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164786224
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians