Quick answers
- Does Matthew Z. Welch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew Z. 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 Z. Welch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 220 Original Medicare patients and 910 services for Matthew Z. Welch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew Z. Welch's NPI number?
- 1508228925. 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 Z. 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 | 220 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 910 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)601 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)138 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)90 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)48 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)22 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis41%
- Anxiety29%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where Matthew Z. Welch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew Z. 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
- HCA Florida Gulf Coast HospitalPanama City, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100242
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew Z. Welch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2601 Thomas DrPanama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 588‑5835
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Panama City Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Panama City Beach, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508228925 |
| 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