Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Thomas J. Welle work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Thomas J. Welle at 2 hospitals: Dominican Hospital and Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Thomas J. Welle see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Santa Cruz, CA, Watsonville, CA and Palo Alto, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Thomas J. Welle's specialty?
- Medicare lists Sports Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
- Does Thomas J. Welle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas J. Welle accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Thomas J. Welle?
- (831) 477-2375, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Thomas J. Welle's NPI number?
- 1285711242. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Thomas J. Welle works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas J. Welle at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050242
- Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050714
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas J. Welle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2900 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065
- 2907 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 477‑2375
- 2911 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 477‑2350
- 2915 Chanticleer AveSanta Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 477‑2375
- 550 S Green Valley RdWatsonville, CA 95076 (831) 458‑5865
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas J. Welle as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other sports medicine doctors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | College Of Osteo Med Of The Pacific At Pomona |
| Graduation year | 1992 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285711242 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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