Kellen Welch, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Kellen Welch is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Akron, OH with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Patients across OH can see Kellen Welch, M.D. in person in Akron or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (class of 2014), he has been practicing for over 12 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 30 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in OHSee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Akron12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 2053dNPPES updated 2020-10-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

55 Arch St Ste 2a, Akron, OH 44304-1424

Fax: (330) 434-6908
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

15.46%

Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)

15.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

81

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

51

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

97

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.

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
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Cancer
Higher than avg (+15%)36%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 7, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Education & Training

Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

7107 Fitch Rd, Olmsted Twp, OH 44138-1203

Differs from practice location

Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Kellen Welch

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kellen Welch for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Akron 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 Kellen Welch

Dr. Welch is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Akron, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (330) 434-5978.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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