Quick answers
- Does Nicholas Welker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas Welker 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 Nicholas Welker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 39 Original Medicare patients and 74 services for Nicholas Welker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas Welker's NPI number?
- 1518270651. 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 Nicholas Welker, 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 | 39 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 74 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)22 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)19 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)19 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%
- Ischemic heart disease62%
- Chronic kidney disease59%
- Diabetes56%
- Heart failure54%
Hospitals where Nicholas Welker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas Welker 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.
- Baptist Health LexingtonLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180103
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas Welker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1700 Nicholasville RdLexington, KY 40503
- 4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr, Suite 202Lexington, KY 40517 (859) 260‑4390
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas Welker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baptist Health Medical Group Inc2,472 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518270651 |
| 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