Samuel George Welch, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Patients across KY can see Samuel George Welch, MD in person in Mt Sterling or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Kentucky School of Medicine (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 644dNPPES updated 2024-08-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
300 Foxglove Drive, Mt Sterling, KY 40353
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.1%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
79
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
253
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,313
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $578k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$55 received from industry
2 transactions 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 Samuel George Welch's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Kentucky School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 1, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Kentucky School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
Po Box 790, Ashland, KY 41105-0790
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Samuel George Welch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samuel George Welch for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — no travel to Mt Sterling 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 Samuel George Welch
NPI records show Dr. Welch as active with telehealth listed in Mt Sterling, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (606) 498-2135.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Samuel George Welch
Practice Location
300 Foxglove Drive, Mt Sterling, KY 40353
Mailing Address
Po Box 790, Ashland, KY 41105-0790
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