John C Welch, D.O.
John C Welch is a Family Medicine specialist based in Vestal, NY with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John C Welch, D.O. has practiced family medicine for 17+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology in 2009 and has 17+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.31/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 16% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 60% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 19% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1892dNPPES updated 2021-03-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
105 Ridgehaven Dr, Vestal, NY 13850-2640
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.31/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.88%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.5%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
185
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
233
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,018
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $372k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 John C Welch's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Mar 17, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Class of 2009)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With John C Welch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John C Welch for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Vestal 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 John C Welch
NPI records show Dr. Welch as active with telehealth listed in Vestal, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (607) 786-4822.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John C Welch
Practice Location
105 Ridgehaven Dr, Vestal, NY 13850-2640
Mailing Address
105 Ridgehaven Dr, Vestal, NY 13850-2640
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