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- 617 E Riverside Dr Ste 302, Saint George, UT 84790
About Dr. West
Kristoffer R. West, MD practices surgery in Saint George, UT. Kristoffer is a 2007 graduate of George Washington University School of Medicine. Kristoffer is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Kristoffer cared for 1,032 Medicare patients across 1,131 services. The services billed most often include partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment, physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and, and insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285898650.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (435) 652-6024
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Practice Locations
617 E RIVERSIDE DR STE 302
Saint George, UT 84790
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,131 services · 1,032 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
136 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver | Procedure | 63685 |
86 | Too few peers to compare |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
86 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 22612 |
80 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
78 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Computer-assisted spinal procedure | Procedure | 61783 |
70 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of spine bone for insertion of neurostimulator electrode plate in spine | Procedure | 63655 |
58 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
56 | Too few peers to compare |
| Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | Procedure | 22558 |
45 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22845 |
38 | 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
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Related specialists at this location 2
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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 general surgeons in Saint George 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at George Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at George Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. West specialize in?
Dr. West is a general surgeon in Saint George, UT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
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Where is Dr. West located?
Dr. West is listed at 617 E Riverside Dr Ste 302, Saint George, UT 84790. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. West's phone number?
The number on file is (435) 652-6024. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Dr. West's NPI number?
Dr. West's National Provider Identifier is 1285898650. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. West go to medical school?
Dr. West attended George Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. West been practicing?
Dr. West has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. West do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. West performs procedures including partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment, insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver and partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Dr. West confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. West. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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