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Alexander Brian Welsch, OD

Optometrist in West Des Moines, IA · enumerated 2024 · practices at Ashworth Vision Clinic PC.

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

National Provider Identifier

1316781503

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Alexander Brian Welsch
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 5970 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
Phone (515) 440-4610
Fax (515) 440-4611
Enumeration date Jun 21, 2024
Last updated in NPPES Jun 21, 2024

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 126324 (IA) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

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Alexander Welsch is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2024-06-21.