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Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD

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Specializes in: Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

5301 Virginia Way Suite 320
Nashville, TN 37207

(615) 221-4500

Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD is a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN specializing in clinical pathology and anatomic pathology. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD is affiliated with TriStar Health, Williamson Health, TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Lutheran Health Network and ASSOCIATED PATHOLOGISTS LLC.

Office Locations

Lutheran Health Network

1010 Airpark Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37217

(615) 221-4505

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5301 Virginia Way
Brentwood, TN 37027

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TriStar Centennial Medical Center

5301 Virginia Way Suite 320
Nashville, TN 37207

(615) 221-4500

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

cytology

gynecologic cytology

human papillomavirus testing

lab tests

liquid-based Pap test

molecular gastrointestinal pathogen testing

molecular genetic testing

phlebotomy for lab tests

preventive care

serum protein electrophoresis

urine protein electrophoresis

By Affordability:

immunofixation electrophoresis

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD performed more blood draw, cytology, gynecologic cytology, human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, lab tests, liquid-based Pap test, molecular gastrointestinal pathogen (microorganism) testing, molecular genetic testing, phlebotomy for lab tests, preventive care, serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP), and urine protein electrophoresis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

high-risk HPV testing

In 2023, Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD had a list price for high-risk HPV testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cervical cancer screening

CSF protein electrophoresis

gynecologic cytology

gynecologic pathology

human papillomavirus testing

liquid-based cytology

liquid-based Pap test

low-risk HPV testing

Pap test

urine protein electrophoresis

In 2012, Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD had a list price for cervical cancer screening, CSF protein electrophoresis, gynecologic cytology, gynecologic pathology, human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, liquid-based cytology (ThinPrep), liquid-based Pap test, low-risk HPV testing, Pap test, and urine protein electrophoresis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were lab tests, cytology, preventive care and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	24
gynecologic pathology	13
lab tests	1345
preventive care	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN during 2013 were lab tests, cytology, preventive care and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	30
gynecologic pathology	15
lab tests	908
preventive care	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	920
Female	1143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1804
Black	216
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1039
From 75 to 84	513
85 and over	102
Less than 65	409

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were lab tests, cytology, gynecologic pathology and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	61
gynecologic pathology	61
lab tests	847
preventive care	44

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	876
Female	1203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1839
Black	176
Hispanic	21
Asian	22
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1124
From 75 to 84	470
85 and over	73
Less than 65	412

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were lab tests, cytology, gynecologic pathology and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	116
gynecologic pathology	76
lab tests	1044
preventive care	60

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1840
Female	2276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3626
Black	372
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2188
From 75 to 84	960
85 and over	192
Less than 65	776

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	105174
lab tests	2226

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34091
Female	37211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60374
Black	8812
Hispanic	639
Asian	546
Other	890
Native American	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33225
From 75 to 84	20289
85 and over	6384
Less than 65	11404

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were blood draw, lab tests, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	175872
cytology	59
gynecologic pathology	44
lab tests	4271
preventive care	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46837
Female	52684

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84157
Black	11952
Hispanic	1062
Asian	859
Other	1416
Native American	75

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47163
From 75 to 84	28039
85 and over	8843
Less than 65	15476

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were blood draw, lab tests, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	220252
cytology	14
gynecologic pathology	14
lab tests	2479

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55362
Female	66850

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102609
Black	14331
Hispanic	1718
Asian	1295
Other	1980
Native American	279

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58921
From 75 to 84	35477
85 and over	10875
Less than 65	16939

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN during 2019 were blood draw, lab tests, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	274461
cytology	2334
gynecologic pathology	2285
lab tests	2942
preventive care	1916

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67657
Female	85375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127964
Black	17666
Hispanic	2604
Asian	1793
Other	2734
Native American	271

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75271
From 75 to 84	44867
85 and over	13979
Less than 65	18915

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN during 2020 were blood draw, cytology, gynecologic pathology and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	247030
cytology	9684
gynecologic pathology	9548
lab tests	9362
preventive care	8144

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76645
Female	108411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155525
Black	20763
Hispanic	2922
Asian	1908
Other	3657
Native American	281

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97426
From 75 to 84	50850
85 and over	14572
Less than 65	22208

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were blood draw, cytology, lab tests and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	282337
cytology	10602
gynecologic pathology	10422
lab tests	10494
preventive care	9000

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81200
Female	118497

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167895
Black	21713
Hispanic	3225
Asian	2349
Other	4179
Native American	336

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103823
From 75 to 84	57694
85 and over	16801
Less than 65	21379

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were blood draw, cytology, gynecologic pathology and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	278468
cytology	9199
gynecologic pathology	9061
lab tests	8666
preventive care	7624

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75521
Female	108760

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155620
Black	18974
Hispanic	3041
Asian	2285
Other	4038
Native American	323

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94328
From 75 to 84	56695
85 and over	15897
Less than 65	17361

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Nashville, TN were blood draw, lab tests, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

blood draw	226227
cytology	3212
gynecologic pathology	3153
lab tests	4053
preventive care	2982

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40086
Female	52946

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10452
Asian / Pacific Islander	1005
Non-Hispanic White	78310
Hispanic	1390
Native American / Alaskan Native	146
Other	1724

**Age**
75 to 84	26895
85 and over	7974
Less than 65	11389
65 to 74	46773

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	11
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Health

Williamson Health

TriStar Centennial Medical Center

Lutheran Health Network

ASSOCIATED PATHOLOGISTS LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Derek C. Welch, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.	$1,649 BENCHMARK IHC/ISH PLATFORMS & REAGENTS $1,649
Hologic, LLC	$26 Panther Fusion $26
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$21 KEYTRUDA $21

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,408
Food and Beverage	$288

Biography

Dr. Derek Welch's medical specialty is anatomic pathology and clinical pathology. Before performing his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dr. Welch attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Welch is professionally affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Williamson Health, and Lutheran Health Network.