2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1598720179 MD
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HELEN WEST, MD

Psychiatry Physician in GLEN GARDNER, New Jersey. 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
801
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HELEN WEST, MD filed 801 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in GLEN GARDNER, New Jersey, prescribing 96% generic.

801
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing

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.

HELEN WEST, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

801 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

HELEN WEST, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HELEN WEST, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2006

NPI 1598720179

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

801 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Psychiatry Physician share within New Jersey

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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).

HELEN WEST, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 200 SANATORIUM RD, GLEN GARDNER, NJ, 08826, with a listed phone of (908) 537-2141. NPI 1598720179 was issued on 04/18/2006. 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 801 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

200 SANATORIUM RD
GLEN GARDNER, NJ 08826

Provider Details

NPI 1598720179
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/18/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

HELEN WEST, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 801 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

801
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
805
Total Day Supply
11,699
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$49K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
49.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HELEN WEST, MD 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
Lorazepam
342
Benztropine Mesylate
43
Valproic Acid
Valproic Acid (As Sodium Salt)
37
Topiramate
31
Olanzapine Odt
Olanzapine
27
Clozapine
25
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
24
Risperidone
24
Lithium Carbonate
23
Clonazepam
22

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How HELEN WEST, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

HELEN WEST, MD's 801 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HELEN WEST, MD's specialty?
HELEN WEST, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in GLEN GARDNER, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does HELEN WEST, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HELEN WEST, MD wrote 801 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is HELEN WEST, MD located?
HELEN WEST, MD is located at 200 SANATORIUM RD, GLEN GARDNER, NJ, 08826. Phone: (908) 537-2141.
What is HELEN WEST, MD's NPI number?
HELEN WEST, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598720179, issued on 04/18/2006.
Does HELEN WEST, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HELEN WEST, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $49K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HELEN WEST, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HELEN WEST, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Benztropine Mesylate, Valproic Acid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HELEN WEST, MD accept Medicare?
HELEN WEST, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 801 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HELEN WEST, MD's credentials?
HELEN WEST, MD's NPI is 1598720179 with credentials MD. 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.

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

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