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Family Practice

Karen S. Welch, MD

Works at hospitals in Austin, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Karen S. Welch, MD is a family doctor at 8656-A Hwy 71 W, Suite C, Austin, TX 78735. Phone: (512) 978-9820. May accept Medicare assignment. NPI 1366707598. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 8656-A Hwy 71 W, Suite C, Austin, TX 78735 · Directions
  • Phone: (512) 978‑9820
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Ascension Seton Southwest
  • Group practice: Central Texas Community Health Centers
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston · 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 Karen S. 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 Karen S. Welch accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Karen S. Welch may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is Karen S. Welch's NPI number?
1366707598. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Karen S. Welch works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen S. 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Central Texas Community Health Centers173 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Austin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Central Texas Community Health Centers

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1366707598
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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. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians