Dr. John West, M.D.
Dermatology
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
2 locations
About Dr. John West
John West, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Mystic, CT.
Specialty Definition
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40
Years Experience
2
Locations
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
DermatologyCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Class of 1986
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | G61079 | Dermatology | — |
| Connecticut | 44204 | Dermatology |
Public Data Summary for Dr. John West
With 20 years of practice, Dr. John West is an established dermatology provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1986. Dr. currently practices across 2 facilities, including John R. West Md Inc in Mystic, Connecticut. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487606117, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. John West as a lower-volume dermatology provider, treating approximately 499 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 14K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. John West received $1K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$1K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Dermatology Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 06355
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. John West
What does Dr. John West specialize in?
Dr. John West specializes in Dermatology. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Dermatology.
Where does Dr. John West practice?
Dr. John West practices at John R. West Md Inc in Mystic, Connecticut. Dr. is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Dr. John West accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. John West accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 499 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. John West's NPI number?
Dr. John West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487606117. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. John West been practicing?
Dr. John West has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 1986.