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- 34 Water Street, Suite 2, Mystic, CT 06355
About Dr. West
John R. West, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Mystic, CT specializing in dermatology. John trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. Medicare claims data shows John provided 16,257 services to 1,396 patients. The services billed most often include aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg, cogenex amniotic membrane, per square centimeter, and ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields. This provider record is associated with NPI 1487606117.
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
- (860) 572-9994
- Email not available
Practice Locations
34 WATER STREET SUITE 2
Mystic, CT 06355
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Cutaneous lupus
- Morphea
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Vitiligo
Cancer care
- Radiation Dermatitis and Skin Burns
Pediatric and genetic
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Ichthyosis
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Infections
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
- Botox injections
- Scar revision consultation
Cosmetic dermatology
- Dermal filler injections
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
- Systemic dermatologic therapy management
Skin and Scars
- Mole And Skin Tag Removal
- Scar Revision
Skin cancer surgery
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy for melanoma
- Wide excision of melanoma
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Wound Care
- Surgical Scar Treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
- Light Therapy
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
16,257 services · 1,396 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
267 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
179 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
143 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
134 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
117 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15271 |
73 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17314 |
67 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15275 |
65 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13101 |
36 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area | Imaging | 77280 |
699 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists in Mystic 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, San Diego School 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 1986 at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is John R. West?
John R. West is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Mystic, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is John R. West's address?
John R. West is listed at 34 Water Street Suite 2, Mystic, CT 06355. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with John R. West?
The number on file is (860) 572-9994. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John R. West?
John R. West's National Provider Identifier is 1487606117. 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 John R. West train?
John R. West attended University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John R. West have?
John R. West has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does John R. West perform?
According to Medicare billing data, John R. West performs procedures including removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks and complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm; reads or performs imaging such as obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area and superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery; provides treatments such as application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth and removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, 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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