MS. KAREN A WEST CNM
NPI 1780816231
Advanced Practice Midwife in Rehoboth Beach, DE

Active since August 18, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
19405 PLANTATION RD UNIT 2, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971(302) 480-1919(302) 645-7945 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 28, 2023, May 26, 2022, May 19, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ms. Karen A West Cnm NPPES

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

MS. KAREN A WEST CNM (NPI 1780816231) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, licensed in Delaware (LK-0010211) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780816231
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. KAREN A WESTCredential: CNM
Location Address19405 PLANTATION RD UNIT 2Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-4488
Mailing Address1515 Savannah RdLewes, DE 19958-1675 · (302) 645-3499 · Fax (302) 644-4830
Fax(302) 645-7945
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1780816231 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in DE · LK-0010211
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
Also ListedRegistered Nurse · Obstetric, InpatientTaxonomy 163WX0003X · License L1-0047574 (DE)
19405 PLANTATION RD UNIT 2, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 121635 Biden Ave Unit 101Georgetown, DE 19947-4575 · Phone (302) 480-1919 · Fax (302) 645-7945
Location 2424 Savannah RdLewes, DE 19958-1462 · Phone (302) 480-1919 · Fax (302) 645-7945

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Karen A West Cnm 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 ID6901287879
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220723000400
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Karen West reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1515 SAVANNAH RD
Lewes, DE 19958
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Delaware enrollment
  • 382 clinicians in this Medicare group
Midwife
1508 W 7TH ST
Wilmington, DE 19805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Delaware enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19971 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
$88.37 typical visit price
range $57.12 – $173.08
Typical copayment $22.09 (range $14.28 – $43.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.19 typical visit price
range $18.36 – $141.05
Typical copayment $17.79 (range $4.59 – $35.26)
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 5

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology
19405 PLANTATION RD UNIT 2
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
19405 PLANTATION RD UNIT 2
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
Advanced Practice Midwife
19405 PLANTATION RD UNIT 2
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
Physician Assistant
19405 PLANTATION RD UNIT 2
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
19405 PLANTATION RD UNIT 2
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971

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 Karen West's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen West is 1780816231. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2009.

Where is Karen West located?

Karen West practices at 19405 Plantation Rd Unit 2, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. The listed phone number is (302) 480-1919.

What is Karen West's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Karen West enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karen West's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen West reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Beebe Physician Network, Inc. (Lewes, DE) and The Birth Center Holistic Women's Healthcare LLC (Wilmington, DE). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Karen West's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen West accept?

Health plans from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware list Karen 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen West was last updated on October 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.