2026 NPPES data Gerontology Registered Nurse NPI 1811299696 RN, ARNP
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HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP

Gerontology Registered Nurse in WINLOCK, Washington. 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
44
Medicare Part D claims · Gerontology Registered Nurse avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP filed 44 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Registered Nurse in WINLOCK, Washington, prescribing 75% generic.

44
Part D claims, 2023
75%
generic prescribing

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HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

44 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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

What does the federal data show about HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/29/2010

NPI 1811299696

Primary specialty

Gerontology Registered Nurse

Niche

749 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

44 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,721

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Gerontology Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Gerontology Registered Nurse share within Washington

1. Gerontology Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Registered Nurse share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Registered Nurse) — 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).

HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP is a Gerontology Registered Nurse provider practicing in WINLOCK, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: RN, ARNP. NPI: 1811299696. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Registered Nurse provider holding RN, ARNP credentials at 615 CEMETERY RD, WINLOCK, WA, 98596, with a listed phone of (360) 785-9400. NPI 1811299696 was issued on 11/29/2010. 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 44 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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.

Gerontology Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 749 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,721 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

615 CEMETERY RD
WINLOCK, WA 98596

Provider Details

NPI 1811299696
Specialty Gerontology Registered Nurse
Credentials RN, ARNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/29/2010

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP. To verify HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 44 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.

44
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
56
Total Day Supply
1,386
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$821

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.51

Gerontology Registered Nurse Overview

How HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP fits within the Gerontology Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

749
Gerontology Registered Nurse Providers in US
48
States with Gerontology Registered Nurse
1,721
Avg Claims per Provider

HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP's 44 claims are below the specialty average of 1,721.

Nearby Gerontology Registered Nurse Providers in Washington

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

Compare Gerontology Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP's specialty?
HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP specializes in Gerontology Registered Nurse and practices in WINLOCK, Washington. Credentials: RN, ARNP.
How much does HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP wrote 44 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP located?
HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP is located at 615 CEMETERY RD, WINLOCK, WA, 98596. Phone: (360) 785-9400.
What is HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP's NPI number?
HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811299696, issued on 11/29/2010.
Does HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 749 Gerontology Registered Nurse providers across 48 states in the US. The average Gerontology Registered Nurse provider writes 1,721 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP accept Medicare?
HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 44 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP's credentials?
HOWARD WELSH, RN, ARNP's NPI is 1811299696 with credentials RN, ARNP. 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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