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Christopher Eli Welch, MD

Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in Johnson City, TN · enumerated 2021.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1124608518

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Christopher Eli Welch

Credential MD

Sex Male

Practice address 1043 Jack Vest Dr, Johnson City, TN, 37604

Phone (423) 952-8030

Fax (423) 952-8031

Enumeration date Apr 10, 2021

Last updated in NPPES Nov 5, 2025

Taxonomy & licenses

207QS0010X Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 74799 (TN) Secondary

207QS0010X Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2024-01554 (NC) Secondary

207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2024-01554 (NC) Secondary

207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 74799 (TN) Secondary

2081S0010X Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 74799 (TN) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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Frequently asked questions

What specialty is Christopher Welch?

Christopher Welch is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

Is this the official NPI registry?

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-11-05.