Arthur Nelson West, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Washington, DC

Arthur Nelson West, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc and his current practice location is 1160 Varnum St Ne, 311, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 832-2880.

Arthur Nelson West is licensed to practice in District Of Columbia (license number MD14799) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1407818800.

Contact Information

Arthur Nelson West, MD
1160 Varnum St Ne, 311,
Washington, DC 20017-2107
(202) 832-2880
(202) 832-0456



Physician's Profile

Full NameArthur Nelson West
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience41 Years
Location1160 Varnum St Ne, Washington, District Of Columbia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Arthur Nelson West attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407818800
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/09/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305824012
  • Enrollment ID: I20090601000491

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Arthur Nelson West such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407818800NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD14799 (District Of Columbia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medstar Washington Hospital CenterWashington, DCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medstar Medical Group Ii Llc05474138251776

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Arthur Nelson West allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMedstar Medical Group Ii Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184046187
PECOS PAC ID: 0547413825
Enrollment ID: O20130117000415

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Arthur Nelson West is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Arthur Nelson West, MD
1160 Varnum St Ne, 311,
Washington, DC 20017-2107

Ph: (202) 832-2880
Arthur Nelson West, MD
1160 Varnum St Ne, 311,
Washington, DC 20017-2107

Ph: (202) 832-2880

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