Richard West, M.D.
NPI 1629046834 · Internal Medicine Physician · Paris, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard West, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Paris, KY (NPI 1629046834).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629046834
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31620 (KY)
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
20 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
347 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 96 | $4 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 87 | $10 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 51 | $6 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 42 | $9 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 25 | $3 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Analysis82044 | 22 | $6 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 109 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 320 | 88 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 225 | 55 |
| Losartan Potassium | 157 | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 155 | 36 |
| Lisinopril | 139 | 38 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 132 | 35 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$612 across 35 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
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2011-12-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard West's NPI number?
- Richard West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629046834, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard West's specialty?
- Richard West is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard West located?
- Richard West's practice location on file with NPPES is 6 Linville Dr, Paris, KY 40361-2128.
- What is Richard West's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard West is (859) 987-3710.
- Does Richard West accept Medicare?
- Richard West is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard West's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard West's NPI (1629046834) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.