Total Payments
$933.10
2021 Payments
$22.92
Companies
6
Transactions
15
Medicare Patients
2,305
Medicare Billing
$211,862
Payment Breakdown by Category
Travel$616.59 (66.1%)
Food & Beverage$316.51 (33.9%)
Other$0.00 (0.0%)
Payments by Nature
| Nature of Payment | Amount | Transactions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel and Lodging | $616.59 | 4 | 66.1% |
| Food and Beverage | $316.51 | 11 | 33.9% |
Top Paying Companies
| Company | Total | Records | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entellus Medical, Inc. | $774.10 | 9 | $0 (2017) |
| Stryker Corporation | $55.83 | 2 | $0 (2019) |
| Olympus America Inc. | $49.99 | 1 | $0 (2017) |
| Intersect ENT, Inc. | $22.92 | 1 | $0 (2021) |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | $15.90 | 1 | $0 (2017) |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | $14.36 | 1 | $0 (2018) |
Payment History by Year
| Year | Amount | Transactions | Top Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $22.92 | 1 | Intersect ENT, Inc. ($22.92) |
| 2019 | $32.87 | 1 | Stryker Corporation ($32.87) |
| 2018 | $37.32 | 2 | Stryker Corporation ($22.96) |
| 2017 | $839.99 | 11 | Entellus Medical, Inc. ($774.10) |
All Payment Transactions
15 individual payment records from CMS Open Payments
| Date | Company | Product | Nature | Form | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2021 | Intersect ENT, Inc. | PROPEL (Device) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $22.92 | General |
| Category: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat) | ||||||
| 05/08/2019 | Stryker Corporation | ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $32.87 | General |
| Category: ENTELLUS | ||||||
| 05/09/2018 | Stryker Corporation | ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $22.96 | General |
| Category: ENTELLUS | ||||||
| 04/18/2018 | Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | CIPRODEX (Drug) | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $14.36 | General |
| Category: OTOLARYNGOLOGY | ||||||
| 10/13/2017 | Entellus Medical, Inc. | XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $2.26 | General |
| Category: Otolaryngology | ||||||
| 09/07/2017 | Entellus Medical, Inc. | XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $6.00 | General |
| Category: Otolaryngology | ||||||
| 07/20/2017 | Entellus Medical, Inc. | XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $3.46 | General |
| Category: Otolaryngology | ||||||
| 07/14/2017 | Olympus America Inc. | PK Diego (Device), Olympus ENT Instruments, Olympus Capital Accessories | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $49.99 | General |
| Category: ENT Products | ||||||
| 03/22/2017 | Mylan Specialty L.P. | Dymista (Drug), Epinephrine, EpiPen | Food and Beverage | In-kind items and services | $15.90 | General |
| Category: Respiratory and Allergy | ||||||
| 01/17/2017 | Entellus Medical, Inc. | XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System (Device) | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $230.20 | General |
| Category: Otolaryngology | ||||||
| 01/17/2017 | Entellus Medical, Inc. | XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System (Device) | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $230.20 | General |
| Category: Otolaryngology | ||||||
| 01/17/2017 | Entellus Medical, Inc. | XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System (Device) | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $136.19 | General |
| Category: Otolaryngology | ||||||
| 01/17/2017 | Entellus Medical, Inc. | XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $84.63 | General |
| Category: Otolaryngology | ||||||
| 01/17/2017 | Entellus Medical, Inc. | XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System (Device) | Food and Beverage | Cash or cash equivalent | $61.16 | General |
| Category: Otolaryngology | ||||||
| 01/17/2017 | Entellus Medical, Inc. | XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System (Device) | Travel and Lodging | Cash or cash equivalent | $20.00 | General |
| Category: Otolaryngology | ||||||
Medicare Billing by Year
| Year | Procedures | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Medicare Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 441 | 513 | $120,865 | $40,497 |
| 2022 | 11 | 541 | 796 | $151,450 | $51,084 |
| 2021 | 12 | 637 | 1,279 | $158,538 | $62,451 |
| 2020 | 13 | 686 | 1,148 | $153,535 | $57,830 |
Total Patients
2,305
Total Services
3,736
Medicare Billing
$211,862
Procedure Codes
45
All Medicare Procedures & Services
45 procedure records from CMS Medicare Utilization — Page 1 of 2
| HCPCS | Description | Setting | Year | Patients | Services | Charges | Medicare Paid | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | Office | 2023 | 132 | 132 | $37,620 | $13,987 | 37.2% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | Office | 2023 | 93 | 118 | $28,910 | $9,564 | 33.1% |
| 31231 | Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Office | 2023 | 49 | 59 | $27,140 | $7,596 | 28.0% |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | Office | 2023 | 50 | 61 | $10,370 | $3,396 | 32.7% |
| 31575 | Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Office | 2023 | 30 | 36 | $8,460 | $3,165 | 37.4% |
| 69220 | Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Office | 2023 | 18 | 24 | $3,600 | $1,263 | 35.1% |
| 92504 | Exam of ear using a microscope | Office | 2023 | 36 | 43 | $2,365 | $788.14 | 33.3% |
| 69210 | Removal of impacted ear wax | Office | 2023 | 16 | 20 | $1,800 | $596.36 | 33.1% |
| 92567 | Test to assess middle ear function | Office | 2023 | 17 | 20 | $600.00 | $141.74 | 23.6% |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | Office | 2022 | 135 | 135 | $38,475 | $13,986 | 36.3% |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | Office | 2022 | 124 | 160 | $39,200 | $13,504 | 34.4% |
| 31231 | Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Office | 2022 | 69 | 78 | $35,880 | $10,209 | 28.5% |
| 99213 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | Office | 2022 | 58 | 73 | $12,410 | $4,307 | 34.7% |
| 31575 | Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Office | 2022 | 33 | 38 | $8,930 | $3,396 | 38.0% |
| 95165 | Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Office | 2022 | 11 | 170 | $4,760 | $1,596 | 33.5% |
| 69220 | Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Office | 2022 | 15 | 21 | $3,150 | $1,178 | 37.4% |
| 92504 | Exam of ear using a microscope | Office | 2022 | 48 | 59 | $3,245 | $1,102 | 34.0% |
| 99203 | New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | Office | 2022 | 12 | 12 | $2,520 | $908.77 | 36.1% |
| 69210 | Removal of impacted ear wax | Office | 2022 | 15 | 23 | $2,070 | $648.61 | 31.3% |
| 92567 | Test to assess middle ear function | Office | 2022 | 21 | 27 | $810.00 | $249.35 | 30.8% |
| 99204 | New patient outpatient visit, total time 45-59 minutes | Office | 2021 | 159 | 159 | $45,315 | $19,129 | 42.2% |
| 99214 | Established patient outpatient visit, total time 30-39 minutes | Office | 2021 | 119 | 152 | $29,440 | $13,252 | 45.0% |
| 31231 | Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope | Office | 2021 | 66 | 73 | $25,615 | $10,033 | 39.2% |
| 99213 | Established patient outpatient visit, total time 20-29 minutes | Office | 2021 | 81 | 102 | $14,180 | $6,152 | 43.4% |
| 31575 | Diagnostic examination of voice box using flexible endoscope | Office | 2021 | 42 | 48 | $10,255 | $4,031 | 39.3% |
About Dr. Benjamine Welch, DO
Dr. Benjamine Welch, DO is a Otolaryngic Allergy healthcare provider based in Claremore, Oklahoma. This provider has been registered with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) since 05/19/2006. The National Provider Identifier (NPI) number assigned to this provider is 1679527337.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments database, Dr. Benjamine Welch, DO has received a total of $933.10 in payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies, with $22.92 received in 2021. These payments were reported across 15 transactions from 6 companies. The most common payment nature is "Travel and Lodging" ($616.59).
As a Medicare-enrolled provider, Welch has provided services to 2,305 Medicare beneficiaries, totaling 3,736 services with total Medicare billing of $211,862. Data is available for 4 years (2020–2023), covering 45 distinct procedure/service records.
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Practice Information
- Specialty Otolaryngic Allergy
- Location Claremore, OK
- Active Since 05/19/2006
- Last Updated 07/08/2007
- Taxonomy Code 207YX0602X
- Entity Type Individual
- NPI Number 1679527337
Products in Payments
- XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System (Device) $774.10
- ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM (Device) $55.83
- PK Diego (Device) $49.99
- PROPEL (Device) $22.92
- Dymista (Drug) $15.90
- CIPRODEX (Drug) $14.36
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Data Sources
Provider data from NPPES. Payment data from CMS Open Payments. Medicare data from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization. All data is public and updated periodically.