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Karl Frederick Welke, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Charlotte, NC · enumerated 2006.

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

National Provider Identifier

1285649780

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Karl Frederick Welke
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 1001 Blythe Blvd, Ste 500, Charlotte, NC, 28203
Phone (704) 373-1813
Enumeration date Jul 31, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 15, 2024

Taxonomy & licenses

208600000X Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2010-01908 (NC) Secondary
208G00000X Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2010-01908 (NC) 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 is the NPI number for Karl Welke?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Karl Welke is 1285649780, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Karl Welke practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Charlotte, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2024-07-15.