Katherine West, MD
NPI 1215949920 · Anesthesiology Physician · Omaha, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine West, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Omaha, NE (NPI 1215949920).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215949920
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M2397 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
241 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Brain, Heart, Or Chest01926 | 71 | $131 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 40 | $39 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels00560 | 33 | $210 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 26 | $73 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 26 | $98 |
| Anesthesia for Heart Artery Bypass Grafting on Heart-Lung Machine00567 | 17 | $746 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$401 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-12
- Last updated
- 2026-03-18
- Certified
- 2026-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine West's NPI number?
- Katherine West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215949920, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine West's specialty?
- Katherine West is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine West located?
- Katherine West's practice location on file with NPPES is 7500 Mercy Rd, Omaha, NE 68124-2319.
- What is Katherine West's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine West is (402) 717-4866.
- Does Katherine West accept Medicare?
- Katherine West is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine West's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine West's NPI (1215949920) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.