Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jennifer West, NP

Physician Assistant · Fort Worth, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
500 S HENDERSON ST STE 200, Fort Worth, TX 76104
8174131500
In practice since 2016 (9 years)
NPI: 1629520655 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. West from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. West

Dr. Jennifer West is a physician assistant in Fort Worth, TX, with 9 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. West performed 2,088 Medicare services across 1,047 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. West received a total of $63,534 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 300 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. West is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 9 years in practice▲ Top 5% volume in TX$ $63,534 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,088
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for physician assistant
1,047
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~232 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Blood draw (venipuncture)388$8$20
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential357$8$36
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel356$10$64
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)217$79$368
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)132$53$250
Ferritin level test (iron stores)76$13$60
Iron level test76$6$27
Iron binding capacity test76$9$35
Immunoglobulin level test57$9$56
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)57$117$496
Vitamin B-12 level test41$15$76
Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level38$6$31
Magnesium level test37$7$29
Microscopic examination for white blood cells with manual cell count37$4$22
Complete blood count (CBC), automated37$6$34
Reticulated (young) platelet measurement33$35$143
Measurement of immunoglobulin light chains32$17$60
Beta-2 microglobulin (protein) level21$16$96
Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis20$110$523
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$63,534
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $15,883/year across 4 years
Top 0% in TX for physician assistant
42
Companies
300
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$49,739 (78.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,261 (14.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$4,534 (7.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$13,615
2023
$29,638
2022
$12,978
2021
$7,302

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17,690
SOBI, INC
$10,422
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$7,446
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$7,198
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$7,120
Seagen Inc.
$3,458
Incyte Corporation
$2,022
Sobi, Inc
$1,918
PFIZER INC.
$1,743
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,298
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$750
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$278
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$219
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$218
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$204
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$190
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$140
Amgen Inc.
$125
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$124
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$108
G1 Therapeutics, Inc.
$95
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$95
Celgene Corporation
$90
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$74
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$74
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$67
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$47
Medline Industries LP
$41
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$31
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$28
Eisai Inc.
$28
GENZYME CORPORATION
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$21
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$21
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$18
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$18
ABBVIE INC.
$16
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$15
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 56.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (78%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in physician assistant and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for physician assistant in TX.

Equivalent to $3,043 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Physician Assistants within 10 mi
376
Per 100K population
17.6
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
JPS HEALTH NETWORK
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. West is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 0%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. West experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. West performed 388 blood draw (venipuncture) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. West receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. West received a total of $63,534 from 42 companies across 300 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. West's costs compare to other physician assistants in Fort Worth?
Dr. West's average Medicare payment per service is $23. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. West) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →