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Orthopedic Surgery

Kristoffer R. West, MD

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Summary

Dr. Kristoffer R. West, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 617 E Riverside Dr, Suite 302, St George, UT 84790. Phone: (435) 652-6024. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristoffer R. West had 313 Original Medicare patients and 1,214 services. NPI 1285898650. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristoffer R. West, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kristoffer R. West accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristoffer R. 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 Kristoffer R. West see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 313 Original Medicare patients and 1,214 services for Kristoffer R. West. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristoffer R. West's NPI number?
1285898650. 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 Kristoffer R. 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 patients313
Services billed to Medicare1,214
Different services or procedures46
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)136 services
  2. Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (G0180)122 services
  3. Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment (63047)86 services
  4. Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver (63685)86 services
  5. Fusion of spine in lower back (22612)80 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Depression36%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Anxiety27%

Hospitals where Kristoffer R. West works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristoffer R. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristoffer R. West is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristoffer R. West as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Huntsman West Spine LLC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in St George

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in St George, UT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Huntsman West Spine LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorge Washington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285898650
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians