JOHN R. WEST, JR. M.D. – NPI #1487606117
Dermatology
The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.
JOHN WEST, JR. is a dermatologist located in MYSTIC, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487606117 to JOHN WEST, JR. on May 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ND0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology, specializing in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Oct 28, 2014. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOHN WEST, JR. below.
NPI Profile for
JOHN R. WEST, JR.
(more than 20 years ago)
SUITE 2
MYSTIC, CT 06355 Phone: (860) 572-9994 Fax: (860) 572-9930
Identifiers for JOHN WEST, JR.
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD | CT | 010044204CT01 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207ND0101X - Dermatology / MOHS-Micrographic Surgery (Primary) |
CA | G61079 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
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JOHN WEST, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL365 MONTAUK AVE
NEW LONDON, CT 06320
- LAWRENCE & MEMORIAL HOSPITAL365 MONTAUK AVE
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