Quick answers
- Does Nicole L. West accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole L. West accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nicole L. West see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 104 Original Medicare patients and 328 services for Nicole L. West. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole L. West's NPI number?
- 1184129660. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nicole L. West, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 104 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 328 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)52 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)49 services
- Exam of visual field with intermediate testing (92082)47 services
- Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid (15823)23 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)18 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety26%
- Osteoporosis24%
Hospitals where Nicole L. West works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole L. West at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- NKC HealthNorth Kansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260096
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole L. West is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 515 N State Route 291Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 781‑2900
- 5520 College Blvd, Suite 201Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 491‑3040
- 7950 College Blvd, Suite BOverland Park, KS 66210 (913) 338‑4733
- 7950 College Boulevard BOverland Park, KS 66210
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole L. West as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McKnight Eye Centers, PC6 clinicians in the group
- Hunkeler Eye Institute PA4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Liberty
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Liberty, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McKnight Eye Centers, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184129660 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians