Quick answers
- Does Irma H. Welch accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Irma H. 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 Irma H. Welch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 310 Original Medicare patients and 811 services for Irma H. Welch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Irma H. Welch's NPI number?
- 1972694818. 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 Irma H. 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 | 310 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 811 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)252 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)147 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)111 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)83 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)40 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 cholesterol52%
- Diabetes45%
- Arthritis41%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
Hospitals where Irma H. Welch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Irma H. 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.
- Merit Health CentralJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250072
- Merit Health MadisonCanton, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250038
- Mississippi Baptist Medical CenterJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250102
- University of Mississippi Medical CenterJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250001
Practice locations
Addresses where Irma H. Welch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2500 N State StJackson, MS 39216 (601) 815‑4775
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Irma H. Welch as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- State of Mississippi - University of Mississippi Medical Center965 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Jackson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jackson, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in State of Mississippi - University of Mississippi Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972694818 |
| 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