Quick answers
- Does Donald R. Welch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald R. 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.
- What is Donald R. Welch's NPI number?
- 1265961932. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Donald R. Welch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald R. 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.
- Covington County Hospital CAHCollins, MS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 251325
- South Central Regional Medical CenterLaurel, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250058
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald R. Welch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1002 Jefferson StLaurel, MS 39440
- 1002 Jefferson St, Suite 400 South Central Pain CenterSuite 400 S, MS 39440 (601) 649‑7802
- 1008 N 15th AveLaurel, MS 39440 (601) 399‑6169
- 1008 N 15th St, Ob/gyn Group of LaurelLaurel, MS 39440 (601) 649‑5421
- 3248 Hwy 49Collins, MS 39428
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald R. Welch as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Central Clinics, Inc115 clinicians in the group
- Pine Ridge Family Clinic LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Laurel
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laurel, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Central Clinics, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265961932 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians