2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1790305589
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AUSTIN WEST

Hospitalist Physician in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
455
Medicare Part D claims · 77 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Industry payments
$22.17
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AUSTIN WEST filed 455 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado.

455
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

AUSTIN WEST's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

455 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AUSTIN WEST practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about AUSTIN WEST?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2020

NPI 1790305589

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

455 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Colorado

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AUSTIN WEST appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider at 350 PRINTERS PKWY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80910, with a listed phone of (719) 632-5700. NPI 1790305589 was issued on 04/21/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WEST most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 455 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 77 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $78K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

350 PRINTERS PKWY
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910

Provider Details

NPI 1790305589
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/21/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AUSTIN WEST bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AUSTIN WEST. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$22

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

455
Total Claims
$78K
Total Drug Cost
77
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
889
Total Day Supply
25,247
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
19 (4.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.10
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 38, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What AUSTIN WEST prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
32
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
24
Levothyroxine Sodium
22
Losartan Potassium
17
Spiriva Handihaler
Tiotropium Bromide
17
Lisinopril
16
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
14
Omeprazole
13
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
12
Metformin Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How AUSTIN WEST fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

AUSTIN WEST's 455 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WEST.

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AUSTIN WEST's specialty?
AUSTIN WEST specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado.
How much does AUSTIN WEST prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AUSTIN WEST wrote 455 Medicare Part D claims totaling $78K in drug costs for 77 beneficiaries.
Where is AUSTIN WEST located?
AUSTIN WEST is located at 350 PRINTERS PKWY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80910. Phone: (719) 632-5700.
What is AUSTIN WEST's NPI number?
AUSTIN WEST's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790305589, issued on 04/21/2020.
Does AUSTIN WEST prescribe opioids?
Yes, AUSTIN WEST had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AUSTIN WEST prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AUSTIN WEST's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AUSTIN WEST accept Medicare?
AUSTIN WEST appears in CMS Medicare data with 455 Part D claims and 77 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AUSTIN WEST's credentials?
AUSTIN WEST's NPI is 1790305589. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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