Quick answers
- Does Chung Ah K. West accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chung Ah K. 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 Chung Ah K. West see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 62 Original Medicare patients and 196 services for Chung Ah K. West. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chung Ah K. West's NPI number?
- 1619439619. 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 Chung Ah K. 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 | 62 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 196 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)46 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test (85027)14 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)13 services
- Detection test by immunofluorescent technique for influenza b virus (87275)12 services
- Detection test by immunofluorescent technique for influenza a virus (87276)12 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 cholesterol45%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
- Anxiety18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Chung Ah K. West is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1509 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233 (205) 930‑3200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chung Ah K. West as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate of UAB91 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate of UAB
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619439619 |
| 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