Dr. Benjamin William West

Radiation Oncology in Houston, Texas

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
35+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Benjamin William West, MD, is a Radiation Oncology specialist in Houston, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Radiation Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Mission Regional Medical Center, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, South Texas Health System, Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc. Dr. Benjamin William West also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Oncology Pa. Dr. Benjamin William West may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Benjamin William West at 11914 Astoria Blvd to request Dr. Benjamin William West the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

11914 Astoria Blvd
Houston, TX 77089

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Basics

Full Name	Benjamin William West
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	9739190547
Sole Proprietor	No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

Radiation Oncology (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 35 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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Medical Doctor

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

Dr. Benjamin William West attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1989.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1376587220
NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 15, 2006
NPPES Last Update: Friday, June 20, 2008

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Benjamin William West

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Benjamin William West has been primarily specialized in Radiation Oncology for over 35 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Radiology / Radiation Oncology click for detail Radiation Oncology A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.	J7724	Texas

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Mission Regional Medical Center	Mission, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Rio Grande Regional Hospital	McAllen, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
South Texas Health System	Edinburg, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc	Harlingen, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Proprietary

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Texas Oncology Pa	Texas Oncology Pa	430

Practice Locations

11914 Astoria Blvd
Houston, TX 77089
Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed