DAVID R. WEST M.D. – NPI #1043271174
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

DAVID WEST is an ophthalmologist located in SIOUX FALLS, SD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1043271174 to DAVID WEST on March 29, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jan 03, 2023. 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 DAVID WEST below.

NPI Profile for
DAVID R. WEST

NPI Number
1043271174
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
DAVID R. WEST
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6601 S MINNESOTA AVE
SUITE 200
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108
Phone: (605) 336-6294 Fax: (605) 336-0266
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 03, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for DAVID WEST

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBLUE SHIELD OF MNMN18897WE
otherDAKOTACARE2752
otherHEALTHPARTNERSHP24817
otherIA WELLMARKIA0000748
otherMNBS-MNMN68A71WE
otherUCRE MNMN116128
otherWELLMARK OF IAIA0000748
otherWELLMARK OF SDSD0748
medicaidIA0947739
medicaidMN516893700
medicaidND18058
medicaidNE46031185613
medicaidSD6300370
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)
SD 2752

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
6601 S MINNESOTA AVE,
SIOUX FALLS, SD 77025-1669

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
DAVID WEST is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SIOUX FALLS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
      910 EAST 20TH STREET
      SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105

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