James West, M.D.
NPI 1679521785 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James West, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1679521785).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679521785
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00010989 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,453 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 644 | $113 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 229 | $34 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 1-2 Muscles20552 | 213 | $46 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 | 81 | $34 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 57 | $149 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment63048 | 42 | $172 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 518 | 207 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 185 | 123 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 173 | 120 |
| Meloxicam | 159 | 72 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 93 | 49 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 79 | 70 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 66 | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$357 across 7 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
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2010-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is James West's NPI number?
- James West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679521785, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James West's specialty?
- James West is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James West located?
- James West's practice location on file with NPPES is 6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608-3143.
- What is James West's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James West is (251) 476-5050.
- Does James West accept Medicare?
- James West is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James West's NPI active?
- Yes — James West's NPI (1679521785) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.