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2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychiatry Physician NPI 1205954591 MD
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Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Ravenna, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 841 in Forensic Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 316 beneficiaries · Forensic Psychiatry Physician avg: 869
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Brian Welsh, MD filed 7,429 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Ravenna, Ohio, prescribing 95% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Brian Welsh, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
7,429 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Brian Welsh, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Brian Welsh, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
7,429 9× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Forensic Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Forensic Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Brian Welsh, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3920 LOVERS LN, Ravenna, OH, 44266, with a listed phone of (330) 673-1347. NPI 1205954591 was issued on 03/26/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 7,429 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 316 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $935K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 841 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 869 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1205954591 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Forensic Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/26/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Brian Welsh, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Coleman Professional Services, Inc.
Kent, OH
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Brian Welsh, MD. To verify Brian Welsh, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Brian Welsh, MD - brand share 5.0%
Forensic Psychiatry Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 7,429 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.
7,429
Total Claims
$935K
Total Drug Cost
316
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 8,717
- Total Day Supply
- 245,377
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $625K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $310K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 57.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 212, 65-74: 93, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brian Welsh, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
531 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
381 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
325 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
318 claims
- Benztropine Mesylate
Benztropine Mesylate
315 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
313 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
289 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
275 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 531 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 381 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 325 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 318 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 315 |
| Risperidone | 313 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 289 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 275 |
| Lamotrigine | 270 |
| Gabapentin | 252 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Brian Welsh, MD fits within the Forensic Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
841
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychiatry Physician
869
Avg Claims per Provider
Brian Welsh, MD's 7,429 claims are above the specialty average of 869.
Nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Welsh.
Dr. Douglas Beech
MD
Bexley, OH
Dr. Brendan Carroll
M.D.
Fairborn, OH
Dr. Philipp Dines
MD
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Neal Dunsieth
M.D.
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Susan Hatters-Friedman
MD
Cleveland, OH
Compare Forensic Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brian Welsh, MD's specialty? ▼
Brian Welsh, MD specializes in Forensic Psychiatry Physician and practices in Ravenna, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does Brian Welsh, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brian Welsh, MD wrote 7,429 Medicare Part D claims totaling $935K in drug costs for 316 beneficiaries.
Where is Brian Welsh, MD located? ▼
Brian Welsh, MD is located at 3920 LOVERS LN, Ravenna, OH, 44266. Phone: (330) 673-1347.
What is Brian Welsh, MD's NPI number? ▼
Brian Welsh, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205954591, issued on 03/26/2007.
Does Brian Welsh, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brian Welsh, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $625K in brand drug costs.
How many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 841 Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider writes 869 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brian Welsh, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brian Welsh, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Sertraline Hcl, Fluoxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brian Welsh, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Brian Welsh, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,429 Part D claims and 316 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brian Welsh, MD's credentials? ▼
Brian Welsh, MD's NPI is 1205954591 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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