Dr Susan M West, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Asheville, NC

Dr Susan M West, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Asheville, North Carolina. She went to Wake Forest University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Uwh Of The Carolinas Pllc and her current practice location is 41 Oakland Rd, Suite 200, Asheville, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 253-5381.

Dr Susan M West is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 95-00810) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1336195783.

Contact Information

Dr Susan M West, MD
41 Oakland Rd, Suite 200,
Asheville, NC 28801-4820
(828) 253-5381
(828) 253-9087

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Susan M West
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience33 Years
Location41 Oakland Rd, Asheville, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Susan M West attended and graduated from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336195783
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/31/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779619564
  • Enrollment ID: I20100331000625

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Susan M West such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336195783NPI-NPPES
8911097MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 95-00810 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Uwh Of The Carolinas Pllc0042448169290

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. Dr Susan M West allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUwh Of The Carolinas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639506470
PECOS PAC ID: 0042448169
Enrollment ID: O20140118000107

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. Dr Susan M 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
Dr Susan M West, MD
41 Oakland Rd, Suite 200,
Asheville, NC 28801-4820

Ph: (828) 253-5381
Dr Susan M West, MD
41 Oakland Rd, Suite 200,
Asheville, NC 28801-4820

Ph: (828) 253-5381

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Asheville, NC

Dr. Ruchi Patel Moore, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 41 Oakland Rd, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-253-5381    Fax: 828-253-9087
Dr. Ursula Fritzi Harkness, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 119 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-771-5504    Fax: 828-771-5479
Dr. Summer Kimberly Gilmer, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 41 Oakland Road, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-253-5381    Fax: 828-253-9087
Elizabeth S. Garbarino, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 40 N Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-575-9562    Fax: 828-575-2884
Sarah Jones, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 143 Asheland Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-258-9191    
Patricia Mae Engel Overcarsh, M.D., M.P.H.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 119 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-771-5500    Fax: 828-257-4750
Bhaskari Burra, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 119 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-771-5500    Fax: 828-257-4750

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