Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James West, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Mobile, AL
- NPI 1679521785
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 71.9 / 100 · 2023
- 44 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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6144 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 366083143
(251) 476-5050
fax (251) 450-2770 - Mailing address
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Po Box 86144
Mobile, AL 366896144
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 20, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0117X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #00010989
- Medicaid (2)
- MS #00118987 · AL #000079375
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679521785. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,708
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$215,819
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,066 | 206 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 730 | 361 | $115 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 273 | 205 | $35 | |
20552 |
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | 252 | 193 | $48 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 101 | 70 | $35 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 77 | 77 | $152 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 54 | 49 | $81 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 30 | 23 | $193 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 23 | 23 | $631 | |
22612 |
Fusion of spine in lower back | 17 | 17 | $1,459 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$357
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATRICURE, INC. | 3 | $167.53 | |
| SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. | 1 | $100.81 | |
| Davol Inc. | 1 | $53.21 | |
| BIOCOMPOSITES INC | 1 | $17.73 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $17.66 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,615
Patients
794
Total drug cost
$15,568
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | Generic | 518 | 193 | $9,786 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 309 | 132 | $1,478 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 257 | 151 | $1,027 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 116 | 57 | $439 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 101 | 69 | $366 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 97 | 42 | $668 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 76 | 70 | $580 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 58 | 43 | $270 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 15 | 0 | $140 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 15 | 12 | $156 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James West's medical specialty?
Dr. James West practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Mobile, AL.
Where does Dr. James West practice?
Dr. James West practices at 6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 366083143. Office phone: 2514765050.
What is Dr. James West's NPI?
Dr. James West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679521785, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James West accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James West accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James West commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.