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Walter C. West, MD

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About Dr. West

Walter C. West, MD is a specialist practicing in Pueblo, CO. Walter trained at Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 1973. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making. This provider record is associated with NPI 1528087962.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Specialist (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CO licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 26226As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1528087962Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

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 Dr. West's specialty?

Dr. West is a specialist in Pueblo, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. West?

Dr. West is listed at 1008 Minnequa Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. West?

The number on file is (719) 560-5656. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. West's NPI number?

Dr. West's National Provider Identifier is 1528087962. 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 Dr. West's medical education?

Dr. West attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. West been practicing?

Dr. West has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. West known for?

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

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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