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- 6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
About Dr. West
James L. West, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Mobile, AL specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. James trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. Medicare claims data shows James provided 2,388 services to 1,154 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views. This provider record is associated with NPI 1679521785.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (251) 476-5050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6144 AIRPORT BLVD
Mobile, AL 36608
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,388 services · 1,154 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
213 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
42 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
30 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 22612 |
24 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
16 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
229 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
81 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
935 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine |
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 orthopaedic surgery of the spines at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 18 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgery of the spines in Mobile 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 1
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James L. West's specialty?
James L. West is an orthopaedic surgery of the spine in Mobile, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find James L. West?
James L. West is listed at 6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact James L. West?
The number on file is (251) 476-5050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James L. West?
James L. West's National Provider Identifier is 1679521785. 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
What is James L. West's education?
James L. West attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James L. West have?
James L. West has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James L. West known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James L. West performs procedures including injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles, partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment and partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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