Quick answers
- Does Shannon M. Welter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shannon M. Welter 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 Shannon M. Welter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 141 Original Medicare patients and 426 services for Shannon M. Welter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shannon M. Welter's NPI number?
- 1386873958. 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 Shannon M. Welter, 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 | 141 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 426 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)110 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)83 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)60 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)52 services
- Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (88360)45 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 cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure58%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)40%
- Arthritis38%
- Anxiety28%
- Diabetes20%
Hospitals where Shannon M. Welter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shannon M. Welter 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.
- M Health Fairview Ridges HospitalBurnsville, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240207
- M Health Fairview Southdale HospitalEdina, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240078
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240080
Practice locations
Addresses where Shannon M. Welter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1700 University Ave W, 6th Floor WSaint Paul, MN 55104 (651) 232‑2273
- 201 E Nicollet BlvdBurnsville, MN 55337
- 45 10th St WSaint Paul, MN 55102
- 500 Harvard St SEMinneapolis, MN 55455 (612) 672‑7422
- 6401 France Ave SEdina, MN 55435
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shannon M. Welter as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fairview Express Care1,911 clinicians in the group
- HealthEast Medical Research Institute649 clinicians in the group
- Fairview Specialty Services306 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Saint Paul
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Paul, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fairview Express Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386873958 |
| 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