Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout WEST
Robert Burnard West, MD, PhD practices pathology in Palo Alto, CA. Robert is a 1999 graduate of Washington University School of Medicine. Robert is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 1,242 services to 566 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (650) 723-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 PASTEUR DR
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,242 services · 566 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual | Lab test | 88360 |
345 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
293 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
160 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
121 |
| Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, manual, each additional multiplex stain procedure | Lab test | 88377 |
118 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
111 |
| Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere | Lab test | 88321 |
54 |
| Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block | Lab test | 88331 |
23 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
17 |
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 pathology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 pathology specialists in Palo Alto 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. West?
Dr. West is a pathology in Palo Alto, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PATHOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. West's address?
Dr. West is listed at 300 PASTEUR DR, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. West?
The number on file is (650) 723-4000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. West?
Dr. West's National Provider Identifier is 1639271471. 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 Dr. West train?
Dr. West attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. West have?
Dr. West has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. West perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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
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