Quick answers
- Does Richard M. Welcome accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard M. Welcome 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 Richard M. Welcome see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,728 Original Medicare patients and 6,721 services for Richard M. Welcome. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard M. Welcome's NPI number?
- 1336230192. 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 Richard M. Welcome, 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 | 1,728 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,721 |
| Different services or procedures | 197 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)2,864 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)575 services
- Screening mammography (77067)452 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)451 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)201 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Diabetes28%
Hospitals where Richard M. Welcome works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard M. Welcome 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.
- Northern Nevada Medical CenterSparks, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290032
- Plumas District HospitalQuincy, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051326
- Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290001
- Saint Mary's Regional Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290009
- Tahoe Forest HospitalTruckee, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051328
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard M. Welcome is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18653 Wedge Pkwy, Suite 110Reno, NV 89511 (775) 770‑3327
- 235 W 6th StReno, NV 89503 (775) 770‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard M. Welcome as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Marys Medical Group Inc52 clinicians in the group
- Radiology Consultants Ltd37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Reno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Reno, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Marys Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336230192 |
| 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