Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert West, MD, PHD

Anatomic Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1639271471
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943042203
(650) 723-4000
Mailing address
300 Pasteur Dr Rm E4-337
Palo Alto, CA 943042203

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 13, 2024
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0101X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A74675

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639271471. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
617
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$39,588
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 152 40 $96
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 128 38 $48
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 103 71 $43
88377 Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, manual, each additional multiplex stain procedure 68 64 $73
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 65 27 $33
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 56 55 $97
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 45 36 $41

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 146. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Robert West's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert West practices Anatomic Pathology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Robert West practice?
Dr. Robert West practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943042203. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Robert West's NPI?
Dr. Robert West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639271471, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert West accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert West accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert West commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307); Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (HCPCS 88360); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.