2026 NPPES data Otolaryngic Allergy Physician NPI 1679527337 DO
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BENJAMINE WELCH, DO

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician in CLAREMORE, Oklahoma. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
585
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Otolaryngic Allergy Physician avg: 788
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BENJAMINE WELCH, DO filed 585 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician in CLAREMORE, Oklahoma, prescribing 92% generic.

585
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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BENJAMINE WELCH, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

585 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMINE WELCH, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BENJAMINE WELCH, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2006

NPI 1679527337

Primary specialty

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician

Rare

151 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

585 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 788

Specialty distribution in Oklahoma

How Otolaryngic Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers

Oklahoma providers

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician share within Oklahoma

1. Otolaryngic Allergy Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngic Allergy Physician share within Oklahoma

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngic Allergy Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngic Allergy Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngic Allergy Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngic Allergy Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BENJAMINE WELCH, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1715 N LYNN RIGGS BLVD, CLAREMORE, OK, 74017, with a listed phone of (918) 341-5088. NPI 1679527337 was issued on 05/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WELCH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 585 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 151 enrolled providers across 38 states and an average of 788 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1715 N LYNN RIGGS BLVD
CLAREMORE, OK 74017

Provider Details

NPI 1679527337
Specialty Otolaryngic Allergy Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/19/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BENJAMINE WELCH, DO — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 585 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

585
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
755
Total Day Supply
19,764
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 50, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What BENJAMINE WELCH, DO prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
199
Azelastine Hcl
125
Ipratropium Bromide
44
Montelukast Sodium
35
Ofloxacin
26
Flovent Hfa
Fluticasone Propionate
17
Epinephrine
16
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
14
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
11
Dulera
Mometasone/Formoterol
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Overview

How BENJAMINE WELCH, DO fits within the Otolaryngic Allergy Physician landscape nationally.

151
Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Providers in US
38
States with Otolaryngic Allergy Physician
788
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMINE WELCH, DO's 585 claims are below the specialty average of 788.

Nearby Otolaryngic Allergy Physician Providers in Oklahoma

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oklahoma, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WELCH.

Compare Otolaryngic Allergy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMINE WELCH, DO's specialty?
BENJAMINE WELCH, DO specializes in Otolaryngic Allergy Physician and practices in CLAREMORE, Oklahoma. Credentials: DO.
How much does BENJAMINE WELCH, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMINE WELCH, DO wrote 585 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMINE WELCH, DO located?
BENJAMINE WELCH, DO is located at 1715 N LYNN RIGGS BLVD, CLAREMORE, OK, 74017. Phone: (918) 341-5088.
What is BENJAMINE WELCH, DO's NPI number?
BENJAMINE WELCH, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679527337, issued on 05/19/2006.
Does BENJAMINE WELCH, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMINE WELCH, DO's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngic Allergy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 151 Otolaryngic Allergy Physician providers across 38 states in the US. The average Otolaryngic Allergy Physician provider writes 788 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMINE WELCH, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMINE WELCH, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMINE WELCH, DO accept Medicare?
BENJAMINE WELCH, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 585 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMINE WELCH, DO's credentials?
BENJAMINE WELCH, DO's NPI is 1679527337 with credentials DO. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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