Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. George West, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1528074135
- Accepts Medicare
- 37 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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18300 Katy Fwy, Mob 2, Suite 135
Houston, TX 770941385
(832) 522-8500
fax (832) 522-8501
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 21, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #K6411 · Colorado #44906
- Medicaid (2)
- TX #340086301 · CO #82127786
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528074135. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
662
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$285,994
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 171 | 138 | $180 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 101 | 101 | $169 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 91 | 56 | $263 | |
22633 |
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | 36 | 34 | $1,850 | |
63052 |
Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | 35 | 34 | $268 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 31 | 31 | $838 | |
22840 |
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | 24 | 24 | $784 | |
22552 |
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc | 23 | 17 | $411 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 22 | 22 | $223 | |
22551 |
Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc | 21 | 21 | $1,775 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 42 peers in this city , average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,439
Transactions
34
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic Therapeutics | 3 | $1,442.92 | |
| Providence Medical Technology, Inc. | 7 | $732.06 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 3 | $210.01 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | 6 | $170.02 | |
| Orthofix Medical, Inc. | 1 | $131.56 | |
| Wenzel Spine, Inc. | 1 | $123.20 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $109.91 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 2 | $93.34 | |
| BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. | 2 | $47.64 | |
| Choice Spine, LLC | 1 | $47.44 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 2 | $45.74 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $33.98 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $33.42 | |
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $32.35 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $27.03 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
324
Patients
211
Total drug cost
$3,279
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 115 | 81 | $1,570 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 107 | 70 | $1,019 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 32 | 27 | $124 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 23 | 19 | $184 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 21 | 0 | $203 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 15 | 14 | $103 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $76 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. George West's medical specialty?
Dr. George West practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. George West practice?
Dr. George West practices at 18300 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 770941385. Office phone: 8325228500.
What is Dr. George West's NPI?
Dr. George West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528074135, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George West accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George West accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George West commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.