Quick answers
- Does Matthew J. Welch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew J. 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 Matthew J. Welch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,448 Original Medicare patients and 28,526 services for Matthew J. Welch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew J. Welch's NPI number?
- 1316100977. 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 Matthew J. 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 patients | 1,448 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 28,526 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)14,703 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)3,716 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,984 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)1,464 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)1,365 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Matthew J. Welch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew J. 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.
- Ascension Sacred Heart BayPanama City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100026
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030038
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew J. Welch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1055 W Iron Springs RdPrescott, AZ 86305 (602) 242‑4928
- 1750 E Glendale AvePhoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 242‑4928
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Matthew J. Welch as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Associated Retina Consultants Ltd15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Prescott
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Prescott, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Associated Retina Consultants Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316100977 |
| 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
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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