Christopher West, MD
NPI 1295295533 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Flemington, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher West, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Flemington, NJ (NPI 1295295533).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295295533
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA11503100 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207QH0002XLicense 25MA11503100 (NJ)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
466 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 135 | $80 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 102 | $183 |
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 84 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 77 | $192 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 32 | $83 |
| Advance Care Planning, Each Additional 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 40 | 13 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 34 | — |
| Fentanyl | 32 | — |
| Gabapentin | 32 | — |
| Morphine Sulfate | 25 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 25 | — |
| Lorazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 across 3 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
- 2019-03-22
- Last updated
- 2023-09-20
- Certified
- 2023-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher West's NPI number?
- Christopher West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295295533, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher West's specialty?
- Christopher West is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher West located?
- Christopher West's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 Route 31 Ste 1000, Flemington, NJ 08822-5755.
- What is Christopher West's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher West is (908) 237-7018.
- Does Christopher West accept Medicare?
- Christopher West is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher West's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher West's NPI (1295295533) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.