Christopher Welty, MD

Urology

Christopher Welty is an Urology specialist based in Oakland, CA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(510) 465-3800Oakland, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Christopher Welty, MD in person in Oakland or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Vanderbilt University School of Medicine graduate since 2007, he brings 19+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 609 Urology providers in CASee all Urology in Oakland19+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 468dNPPES updated 2025-02-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3300 Webster St 710, Oakland, CA 94609-3122

Fax: (510) 986-1346
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.73%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

0.73% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

887

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

627

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,456

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $297k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+10%)31%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)27%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
22%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.8k received from industry

74 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Welty's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2007

    Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 9, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

UrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Taxonomy: 208800000X

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 2007)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190026

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Virtual Urology Care With Christopher Welty

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Welty for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oakland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christopher Welty

NPI records show Dr. Welty as active with telehealth listed in Oakland, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (510) 465-3800.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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