2026 NPPES data Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1467621953 M.D.
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KIA WEST, M.D.

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. 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
304
Medicare Part D claims · 228 beneficiaries · Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$124.74
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KIA WEST, M.D. filed 304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, prescribing 90% generic.

304
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
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.

KIA WEST, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

304 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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)

KIA WEST, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 KIA WEST, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/28/2008

NPI 1467621953

Primary specialty

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Rare

149 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

304 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,239

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) 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).

KIA WEST, M.D. is a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1467621953. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KIA WEST, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1243 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 2200, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103, with a listed phone of (610) 402-5000. NPI 1467621953 was issued on 02/28/2008. 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 304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 149 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 1,239 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

1243 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 2200
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Provider Details

NPI 1467621953
Specialty Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/28/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KIA WEST, M.D. 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.

LEHIGH VALLEY PHYSICIAN GROUP
ALLENTOWN, PA
PATIENT FIRST PENNSYLVANIA MEDICAL GROUP PLLC
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA

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 KIA WEST, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KIA WEST, M.D.. To verify KIA WEST, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KIA WEST, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 304 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.

304
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
228
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
335
Total Day Supply
4,821
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$11K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
95

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 116, 75-84: 65, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
33
Doxycycline Hyclate
29
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
20
Prednisone
20
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
14
Naproxen
13
Cephalexin
12
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
11

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

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How KIA WEST, M.D. fits within the Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

149
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
39
States with Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,239
Avg Claims per Provider

KIA WEST, M.D.'s 304 claims are below the specialty average of 1,239.

Nearby Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KIA WEST, M.D.'s specialty?
KIA WEST, M.D. specializes in Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KIA WEST, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KIA WEST, M.D. wrote 304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 228 beneficiaries.
Where is KIA WEST, M.D. located?
KIA WEST, M.D. is located at 1243 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 2200, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103. Phone: (610) 402-5000.
What is KIA WEST, M.D.'s NPI number?
KIA WEST, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467621953, issued on 02/28/2008.
Does KIA WEST, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KIA WEST, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 149 Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,239 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KIA WEST, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KIA WEST, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Doxycycline Hyclate, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KIA WEST, M.D. accept Medicare?
KIA WEST, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 304 Part D claims and 228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KIA WEST, M.D.'s credentials?
KIA WEST, M.D.'s NPI is 1467621953 with credentials M.D.. 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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