BRIAN A. WELCOME M.D. – NPI #1851361505
Ophthalmology
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.
BRIAN WELCOME is an ophthalmologist located in GREENVILLE, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1851361505 to BRIAN WELCOME on January 25, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
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NPI Profile for
BRIAN A. WELCOME
(more than 20 years ago)
GREENVILLE, SC 29605-4528 Phone: (864) 250-6487 Fax: (864) 250-6475
1 Other location(s):
Greenville, SC 29607-3403
Phone: (864) 458-7956
Fax: (864) 458-8390
GREENVILLE, SC 29607-3403 Phone: (864) 458-7956 Fax: (864) 458-8390
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Identifiers for BRIAN WELCOME
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | AETNA PROVIDER NUMBER | SC | 7030260 |
| other | CIGNA PROVIDER NUMBER | SC | 5944796006 |
| other | MEDICARE RAILROAD | SC | 180044437 |
| medicaid | SC | 230388 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
SC | 23038 |
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