Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Alexander Brian Welsch, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1316781503

Alexander Brian Welsch, OD is an Optometry in West Des Moines, Iowa. Graduated from Indiana University - School of Optometry in 2024, 2 years ago. Practices with Ashworth Vision Clinic PC, a 3-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Iowa.

Years since qualifying
2
Trained at
Indiana University - School of Optometry
Licensed in
IA
In the registry since
2024
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

5970 Ashworth Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7143
Phone: (515) 440-4610
Fax: (515) 440-4611
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 126324 (IA)

Record details

NPI number1316781503
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 21, 2024
Last updated in NPPESJune 21, 2024
Certification dateJune 21, 2024
Mailing address5970 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266-7143

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolINDIANA UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2024 (2 years in practice)
Group practice Ashworth Vision Clinic Pc — 3 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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