Active NPI 1528074135 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. George Alexander West , MD

Neurological Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. George West, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. West delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 18300 KATY FWY.

Dr. West maintains professional affiliations with Tmh Physician Associates Pllc, Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians, Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

18300 Katy Fwy
Mob 2, Suite 135

Houston, TX 770941385

Telephone 8325228500

Fax 8325228501

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Nicolas M. Nammour, M.d. P.a. Facility NPI 1134367220

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +14.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.4 Yrs

State Avg: 25.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

177 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (703 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

31.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

79.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. West (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (22.4 Years) 22.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	152	127	$421.00	$178.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	86	86	$483.00	$165.98
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	58	42	$1376.00	$260.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	30	$314.00	$126.28
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back	27	27	$1330.15	$256.05
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	27	27	$9279.00	$1841.90
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	26	26	$3940.00	$769.05
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	23	23	$5521.00	$1020.25
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$600.00	$221.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$317.00	$112.58
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	15	15	$8882.00	$1805.97
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	15	12	$1072.00	$222.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	171	138	$421.00	$179.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	101	101	$483.00	$169.09
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	91	56	$1376.00	$263.43
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	36	34	$9279.00	$1850.23
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back	35	34	$1330.15	$267.59
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	31	31	$5521.00	$837.99
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	24	24	$3940.00	$784.28
22552 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc	23	17	$2073.00	$410.86
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	22	22	$600.00	$223.13
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	21	12	$2012.00	$405.09
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	21	21	$8882.00	$1775.45
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	20	16	$1072.00	$217.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	17	$323.39	$129.69
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	17	17	$3943.00	$790.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$317.00	$113.97
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	15	15	$3792.00	$753.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	196	165	$421.00	$184.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	97	97	$483.00	$168.13
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	52	37	$1376.00	$259.71
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	31	30	$9279.00	$1867.49
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	31	31	$600.00	$227.55
63052 Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back	30	30	$1330.15	$256.22
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	24	23	$5521.00	$842.91
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	23	23	$3940.00	$774.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$314.00	$132.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	65	59	$421.00	$183.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$483.00	$171.41
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	48	31	$1376.00	$267.70
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	37	37	$5521.00	$862.51
72114 X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views	35	29	$245.00	$64.93
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	21	21	$3940.00	$786.24
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	18	18	$7984.00	$1655.13
72052 X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views	16	12	$245.00	$64.93
63267 Removal of growth of lower spine bone outside spine membrane	16	16	$6896.00	$1071.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$314.00	$134.57
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc	13	13	$9279.00	$1927.49
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$600.00	$229.84
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	11	11	$8882.00	$1771.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	105	105	$483.00	$167.34
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	78	65	$421.00	$148.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	59	$314.00	$111.59
72114 X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views	56	45	$245.00	$61.23
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	44	24	$1376.00	$255.88
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	33	17	$2012.00	$377.75
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	29	28	$7984.00	$1638.71
63267 Removal of growth of lower spine bone outside spine membrane	28	27	$6896.00	$845.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$317.00	$107.32
72052 X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views	26	18	$245.00	$61.25
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	25	25	$5521.00	$785.77
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	20	20	$3943.00	$765.71
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	20	19	$3940.00	$799.87
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	19	19	$600.00	$204.80
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$401.00	$142.03
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	11	11	$8882.00	$1654.03
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$296.00	$105.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	89	77	$421.00	$147.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	82	82	$483.00	$164.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	75	$314.00	$110.02
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	54	53	$5521.00	$822.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$317.00	$109.52
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	42	29	$1376.00	$268.39
72114 X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views	39	35	$245.00	$58.88
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	34	34	$600.00	$209.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	29	$212.00	$75.09
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	28	28	$7984.00	$1562.29
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	26	26	$3940.00	$788.67
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	24	15	$1072.00	$219.61
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	22	15	$2012.00	$406.49
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	14	14	$7709.00	$868.59
63267 Removal of growth of lower spine bone outside spine membrane	14	14	$6896.00	$1113.75
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	13	13	$3943.00	$794.45
72052 X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views	13	11	$245.00	$60.75
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$296.00	$102.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	97	85	$421.00	$145.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	66	66	$483.00	$164.64
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	38	36	$5521.00	$809.92
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	35	20	$1376.00	$259.83
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	22	18	$1072.00	$219.73
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	20	20	$7984.00	$1616.67
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$600.00	$209.98
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	19	19	$3940.00	$790.25
95971 Electronic analysis and programming of implanted simple spinal cord or peripheral neurostimulator generator system during or after surgery, first hour	16	15	$165.00	$41.98
63685 Insertion of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver	12	11	$1927.00	$202.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	94	82	$421.00	$146.05
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	49	49	$600.00	$208.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$483.00	$165.52
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	41	34	$189.00	$49.24
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	38	37	$5521.00	$763.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$314.00	$108.60
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	23	15	$1376.00	$270.86
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	20	19	$7984.00	$1597.96
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	20	15	$1072.00	$219.58
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	14	14	$3940.00	$789.85
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	12	11	$7709.00	$784.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License TX K6411

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Neurological Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License CO 44906

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

340086301 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

82127786 (CO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

8GD977 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare

P01331459 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

8EF360 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

18300 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 770941520

Phone: 8325228500

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

16605 Sw Fwy 410, Sugar Land, TX 774793500

Phone: 2812740148

Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership

13440 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 774794909

Phone: 2812771330

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6445 Main St, Houston, TX 770301502

Phone: 7134413150

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

16605 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 774793500

Phone: 2812750800

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

16605 Southwest Fwy 400 Mob3, Sugar Land, TX 774793500

Phone: 2812750800

Select Physical Therapy Texas Limited Partnership

13440 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 774794909

Phone: 2812771330

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 770941110

Phone: 8325228560

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

4710 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 774014505

Phone: 7133639411

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

7575 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 770631777

Phone: 7132669955

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Tony Cao , PsyD

Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry

NPI 1063077014

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

Dr. Vishal Patel , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1083146476

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ogechi Amachukwu , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1679013429

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 21, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 21, 2017

Registered at 18300 KATY FWY, MOB 2, SUITE 135, HOUSTON, TX 770941385 (Tel: 8325228500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 21, 2017

Registered at 18300 KATY FWY, MOB 2, SUITE 135, HOUSTON, TX 770941385 (Tel: 8325228500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 21, 2017

Recorded as GEORGE WEST, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 21, 2017

Neurological Surgery (License #K6411 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active January 03, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 03, 2011

Registered at 499 E HAMPDEN AVE, STE 220, ENGLEWOOD, CO 801132792 (Tel: 3037838844)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 03, 2011

Registered at 499 E HAMPDEN AVE, STE 220, ENGLEWOOD, CO 801132792 (Tel: 3037838844)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 03, 2011

Recorded as GEORGE WEST, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 03, 2011

Neurological Surgery (License #44906 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528074135

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 01, 2006

Last Update: February 21, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

18300 Katy Fwy, Mob 2, Suite 135

Houston, TX 770941385

Phone: 8325228500

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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