JAMES WEST IV M.D.
NPI 1679009302
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is James West's NPI number?

The NPI number for James West is 1679009302. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2017.

Q: What is James West's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James West was last updated on August 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since May 01, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

817 PRINCETON AVE SW, POB II, SUITE 106, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211(205) 783-3191 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About James West Iv M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES WEST IV M.D. (NPI 1679009302) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD485746) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679009302

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES WEST IVCredential: M.D.

Location Address817 PRINCETON AVE SW, POB II, SUITE 106Birmingham, AL 35211-1333

Mailing Address817 Princeton Ave Sw, Pob Ii, Suite 106Birmingham, AL 35211-1333

Phone(205) 783-3191

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateMay 1, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 2024

NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2024

✔ NPI 1679009302 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD485746

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

817 PRINCETON AVE SW, Birmingham, AL 35211

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James West Iv M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729525357

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240801000032

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

24 services24 patients

Placement and subsequent removal of device to protect brain from embolism through catheter using imaging guidance 33370

This procedure involves inserting a device through a catheter to shield the brain from harmful blood clots (embolism). The process is monitored using imaging technology. After serving its purpose, the device is carefully removed through the same pathway.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390174

Location111 South 11th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107 · Philadelphia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Abington Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Abington, PA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number390231

Location1200 Old York RoadAbington, PA 19001 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35211 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$161.63 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.08 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. VERNON D. HORST M.D.

Surgery (Vascular Surgery)

817 PRINCETON AVE SW
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211

Jefferson County (205) 783-0160

PRINCETON WOMENS CARE

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)

817 PRINCETON AVE SW, POB II; SUITE 120
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211

Jefferson County (205) 781-7123

DR. VASUDEVA RAO GOLI M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

817 PRINCETON AVE SW, PROFESSIONAL BLDG 2 SUITE 202
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211

Jefferson County (205) 786-8815

MR. JODY ST.CLAIR PA-C

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

817 PRINCETON AVE SW, POB II STE. 306
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211

Jefferson County (205) 783-0160

THORACIC CARDIAC & VASCULAR SURGERY

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

817 PRINCETON AVE SW, POB II, SUITE 300
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211

Jefferson County (205) 780-8980

SOUTHEASTERN DERMATOLOGY CENTERS

Specialist

817 PRINCETON AVE SW, POB II, SUITE 302
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211

Jefferson County (205) 781-6995

MRS. MINERVA AMPUTCH-YOUNG MS, LPC, NCC

Counselor (Professional)

817 PRINCETON AVE SW, SUITE 115
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211

Jefferson County (205) 453-9888

ERIC BROWN CRNP

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)

817 PRINCETON AVE SW, SUITE 120
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35211

Jefferson County (205) 783-3320

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James West's NPI number?

The NPI number for James West is 1679009302. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2017.

Where is James West located?

James West practices at 817 Princeton Ave SW Pob II, Suite 106, Birmingham, AL 35211. The listed phone number is (205) 783-3191.

What is James West's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is James West enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James West is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does James West accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list James West as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James West affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James West is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Abington Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James West was last updated on August 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.