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Active NPI 1316029382 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Damon Eric Welch , MD

Ophthalmology • Winter Haven, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Damon Welch, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Winter Haven, FL. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Welch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 407 AVENUE K SE.

Dr. Welch is affiliated with Eye Specialists Of Mid Florida Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

407 Avenue K Se

Winter Haven, FL 338804126

Telephone 8632943504
Fax 8632990096
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Winter Haven, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs -9.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 30.2 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Winter Haven, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
59.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Welch (21 Years) 21 Yrs
Winter Haven Specialty Average (30.2 Years) 30.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
675 467 $219.00 $124.06
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
673 399 $1294.00 $514.40
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
476 455 $75.00 $32.18
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
463 367 $127.00 $59.45
92250 Photography of the retina
329 324 $101.00 $33.45
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
266 259 $56.00 $26.06
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
221 196 $108.12 $36.62
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
199 158 $627.00 $296.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
183 165 $252.00 $119.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
178 178 $333.00 $163.17
92285 Photography of content of eyes
160 153 $43.00 $18.33
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
159 159 $26.00 $10.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
158 150 $149.00 $87.07
92134 Imaging of retina
150 143 $82.00 $37.78
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing
149 142 $95.00 $44.15
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
92 43 $306.68 $108.08
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid
87 87 $2209.00 $797.15
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye
85 49 $1922.00 $305.02
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
83 56 $423.00 $197.34
92025 Ct scan of cornea
69 67 $76.00 $31.58
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
67 41 $1500.00 $653.80
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
66 61 $85.05 $35.91
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
59 46 $1610.00 $701.00
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period
57 57 $162.00 $79.79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
55 54 $294.00 $176.38
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
38 38 $419.00 $211.71
67908 Removal of tissue, muscle, and membrane to correct eyelid drooping or paralysis
36 23 $861.00 $413.06
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
27 24 $70.89 $18.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
26 26 $301.00 $141.72
66989 Complex extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
16 11 $1900.00 $820.69
14060 Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
15 13 $1396.00 $594.47
67900 Repair of brow paralysis
12 12 $1833.33 $726.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME98047

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
000649800 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Specialists Of Mid Florida Pa

100 Patterson Rd, Haines City, FL 338447840

Phone: 8634214280

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 25, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 25, 2009

Registered at 407 AVENUE K SE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 338804126 (Tel: 8632943504)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 25, 2009

Registered at 407 AVENUE K SE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 338804126 (Tel: 8632943504)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 25, 2009

Recorded as DAMON WELCH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 25, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #ME98047 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316029382
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 19, 2006
Last Update: August 25, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

407 Avenue K Se

Winter Haven, FL 338804126

Phone: 8632943504

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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