Physician Profile

Melissa A. West, M.D.

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About Dr. West

Melissa A. West, M.D. practices psychiatry in Madison, AL. Melissa is a 1983 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 538 services to 306 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes.

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Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

AL licenseMD.47274
NPI1780762815
NPI issued11/02/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Melissa A. West's specialty?

Melissa A. West is a psychiatrist in Madison, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Melissa A. West?

Melissa A. West is listed at 600 Sun Temple Dr, Madison, AL 35758. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Melissa A. West?

The number on file is (256) 288-3333. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Melissa A. West?

Melissa A. West's National Provider Identifier is 1780762815. 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 Melissa A. West's education?

Melissa A. West attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Melissa A. West have?

Melissa A. West has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Melissa A. West known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Melissa A. West the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Melissa A. West's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa A. West. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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