CHRISTOPHER E. WELCH MD – NPI #1124608518
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

A physician who specializes in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care related to the enhancement of health and fitness as well as the prevention of injury and illness. The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury from many areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation and injuries. It is the goal of a Sports Medicine specialist to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise.

CHRISTOPHER WELCH is a physician located in JOHNSON CITY, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1124608518 to CHRISTOPHER WELCH on April 10, 2021. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2081S0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 05, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER WELCH below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER E. WELCH

NPI Number
1124608518
Enumeration Date

(more than 5 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER E. WELCH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1043 JACK VEST DR
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
Phone: (423) 952-8030 Fax: (423) 952-8031
4 Other location(s):
1123 N Church St
Greensboro, NC 27401-1007
Phone: (336) 832-4400
1131 N Church St Ste C
Greensboro, NC 27401-1016
Phone: (336) 832-7309
161 Heart Dr Ste B
Johnson City, TN 37604-2607
Phone: (423) 433-6390
102 E Ravine Rd
Kingsport, TN 37660-3814
Phone: (423) 245-9600
Fax: (423) 245-9634
Mailing address
1021 W OAKLAND AVE STE 310
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604-2192
Phone: (423) 952-2111 Fax: (423) 282-1657
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 05, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
2081S0010X
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Sports Medicine (Primary)
TN 74799
207QS0010X
- Family Medicine / Sports Medicine
TN 74799
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine
TN 74799

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY QUILLEN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2021
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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