Quick answers
- Does Andrew J. West accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew J. 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 Andrew J. West see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,767 Original Medicare patients and 5,362 services for Andrew J. West. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andrew J. West's NPI number?
- 1376631580. 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 Andrew J. 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 | 1,767 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,362 |
| Different services or procedures | 88 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)2,784 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)502 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)490 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)166 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)134 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 pressure71%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes22%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Andrew J. West is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2811 Klempner WayLouisville, KY 40205
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andrew J. West as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dermatology Associates, PSC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
- Pathologyalso
Other dermatologists in Louisville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisville, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dermatology Associates, PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376631580 |
| 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
- 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