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- 6 Linville Dr, Paris, KY 40361
About Dr. West
Richard M. West, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Paris, KY specializing in internal medicine. Richard trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. Richard is also listed as specializing in pediatrics. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 249 Medicare patients across 347 services. The services billed most often include blood glucose (sugar) level, hemoglobin a1c level, and routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1629046834.
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Education & Training
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Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (859) 987-3710
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
6 LINVILLE DR
Paris, KY 40361
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
Cancer Prevention
Cancer risk
Environmental health
- Asbestos Exposure
- Contaminated drinking water exposure
- Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- Radon gas exposure
- Tick bite and Lyme disease risk
- Toxic Mold Exposure
- Wildfire smoke and air pollution exposure
- Workplace Chemical Exposure
General wellness
Heart health
Infectious Disease
Infectious disease
Kidney health
Lifestyle & wellness
Lifestyle health
Longevity
Metabolic & Lifestyle
Occupational health
Occupational Health
Rashes & allergy
Sexual Health
Sexual health
Substance use
Travel health
Wellness and energy
Workplace health
Most searched conditions
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Addiction & habits
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Lung cancer screening consult
- Mammogram Referral
Cancer Screening
Checkups & exams
Chronic illness
Diagnostics & screening
Environmental health
Fitness & body composition
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart & circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Hospital-based procedures
- Inpatient medical management
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- STI and STD Screening
- H. Pylori Breath Test
Lifestyle & Prevention
Longevity
Lower endoscopy
Lungs & Breathing
Metabolic & Weight
Metabolic health
Occupational health
Occupational Health
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Preventive and evaluation
- Preoperative medical clearance
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Preventive imaging
Preventive screening
Routine Blood Tests
Screening & labs
Screening and diagnostic testing
- Blood pressure screening
- Cancer screening and prevention planning
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
- Spirometry
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Travel Health
Travel medicine
Wellness
Wellness & Screening
Workplace health
Skin growths
Sleep
Most searched procedures
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
347 services · 249 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
51 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Blood glucose (sugar) level | Lab test | 82947 |
96 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
87 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Urinalysis, manual test | Lab test | 81002 |
25 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis | Lab test | 82044 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | Lab test | 87428 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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 internists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Richard M. West specialize in?
Richard M. West is an internist in Paris, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Richard M. West located?
Richard M. West is listed at 6 Linville Dr, Paris, KY 40361. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Richard M. West's phone number?
The number on file is (859) 987-3710. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Richard M. West's NPI number?
Richard M. West's National Provider Identifier is 1629046834. 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 Richard M. West train?
Richard M. West attended University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard M. West been practicing?
Richard M. West has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Richard M. West do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard M. West performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard M. West confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard M. West. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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