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- 817 Princeton Ave Sw, Pob Ii, Suite 106, Birmingham, AL 35211
About Dr. West
Based in Birmingham, AL, James West, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). James graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2017. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 38 Medicare patients across 38 services. The services billed most often include replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery and placement and subsequent removal of device to protect brain from embolism through catheter using imaging guidance. NPI 1679009302 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (205) 783-3191
- Email not available
Practice Locations
817 PRINCETON AVE SW POB II, SUITE 106
Birmingham, AL 35211
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
38 services · 38 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
24 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Placement and subsequent removal of device to protect brain from embolism through catheter using imaging guidance | Procedure | 33370 |
14 | 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.
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2017 at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does James West specialize in?
James West is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is James West located?
James West is listed at 817 Princeton Ave Sw Pob Ii, Suite 106, Birmingham, AL 35211. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James West's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 783-3191. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James West's NPI number?
James West's National Provider Identifier is 1679009302. 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 James West train?
James West attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James West been practicing?
James West has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James West do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James West performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery and placement and subsequent removal of device to protect brain from embolism through catheter using imaging guidance. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James West confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James West. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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