2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1275576571 MD
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CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD

Psychiatry Physician in IOWA CITY, Iowa. 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
265
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$29.95
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD filed 265 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in IOWA CITY, Iowa, prescribing 95% generic.

265
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$29.95
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

265 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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)

CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD 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 CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2006

NPI 1275576571

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

265 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Iowa

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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).

CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2710 N DODGE ST STE 1, IOWA CITY, IA, 52245, with a listed phone of (319) 400-1311. NPI 1275576571 was issued on 06/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WELSH 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 265 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

2710 N DODGE ST STE 1
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Provider Details

NPI 1275576571
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/14/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$30

Largest payer

LivaNova USA, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 265 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.

265
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
370
Total Day Supply
10,968
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD 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
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
34
Trazodone Hcl
33
Clonazepam
29
Duloxetine Hcl
25
Mirtazapine
20
Alprazolam
19
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
18
Amitriptyline Hcl
16
Methylphenidate Er
Methylphenidate Hcl
12

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD's 265 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in IOWA CITY, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD wrote 265 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD is located at 2710 N DODGE ST STE 1, IOWA CITY, IA, 52245. Phone: (319) 400-1311.
What is CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275576571, issued on 06/14/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Trazodone Hcl, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 265 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER WELSH, MD's NPI is 1275576571 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

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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