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- 200 Medical Plaza Driveway Ste 550, UCLA Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles, CA 90095
About Dr. Wester
Jacob L. Wester, MD practices otolaryngology in Los Angeles, CA. Jacob is a 2009 graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine. Jacob is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent) and otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. Medicare claims data shows Jacob provided 4,197 services to 2,141 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, and test for allergy using allergenic extract. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447693973.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 206-6688
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 MEDICAL PLAZA DRIVEWAY STE 550 UCLA DEPARTMENT OF HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,197 services · 2,141 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
306 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
259 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
251 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
164 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
118 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
38 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
17 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Reshaping of nasal cartilage | Procedure | 30520 |
16 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11642 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ENT doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ENT doctors in Los Angeles 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Wester?
Dr. Wester is an ENT doctor in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wester's address?
Dr. Wester is listed at 200 Medical Plaza Driveway Ste 550 UCLA Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wester?
The number on file is (310) 206-6688. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Wester?
Dr. Wester's National Provider Identifier is 1447693973. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Wester train?
Dr. Wester attended Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wester have?
Dr. Wester has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Wester perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wester performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths and removal of impacted ear wax; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Wester's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wester. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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