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Dr. Arthur N. West, MD

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(Dr. Arthur Nelson West, MD)

(1558 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1983)

Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, Crohn's disease, esophageal dilation, and more.

106 Irving Street, NW Suite 216
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-5840

Dr. Arthur N. West, MD is a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Arthur N. West, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

106 Irving Street, NW Suite 216
Washington, DC 20010

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Some issues Dr. Arthur N. West, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Arthur N. West, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Top 10%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

In 2023, Dr. Arthur N. West, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, and colonoscopy with lesion removal procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

In 2012, Dr. Arthur N. West, MD performed more endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
blood draw	22
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	243
doctor visit	1306
gastrointestinal procedures	429
hospital care	639
inpatient care	639
minimally invasive procedures	429
preventive care	129
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	243

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	229
doctor visit	1339
gastrointestinal procedures	395
hospital care	476
inpatient care	476
minimally invasive procedures	395
preventive care	151
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	229
vaccines	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	685
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	110
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	50
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	1204
gastrointestinal procedures	299
hospital care	372
inpatient care	372
minimally invasive procedures	299
preventive care	99
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	176

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	627
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	96
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	201
doctor visit	1098
gastrointestinal procedures	342
hospital care	327
inpatient care	327
minimally invasive procedures	342
preventive care	109
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	201

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	864

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	1156
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	486
From 75 to 84	406
85 and over	200
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	192
doctor visit	1118
gastrointestinal procedures	286
hospital care	299
inpatient care	299
minimally invasive procedures	286
preventive care	94
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	192

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	560
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	83
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	50
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	192
doctor visit	1121
gastrointestinal procedures	320
hospital care	282
inpatient care	282
minimally invasive procedures	320
preventive care	114
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	192

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	567
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	84
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	49
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	191
doctor visit	1111
gastrointestinal procedures	298
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176
minimally invasive procedures	298
preventive care	93
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	191

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	586
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	81
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	216
doctor visit	1134
gastrointestinal procedures	337
hospital care	126
inpatient care	126
minimally invasive procedures	337
preventive care	132
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	216
vaccines	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	578
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	87
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	49
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	139
doctor visit	880
gastrointestinal procedures	217
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146
minimally invasive procedures	217
preventive care	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	139

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	470
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	88
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	52
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	192
doctor visit	975
gastrointestinal procedures	299
hospital care	158
inpatient care	158
minimally invasive procedures	299
preventive care	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	192

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	541
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	114
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	217
doctor visit	1108
gastrointestinal procedures	307
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	307
preventive care	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	217

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	576
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	113
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

anastomosis	13
blood draw	22
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	198
doctor visit	1126
gastrointestinal procedures	320
hospital care	278
inpatient care	278
minimally invasive procedures	320
preventive care	105
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	198
vaccines	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	576
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	45
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	218
85 and over	96
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	269

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Arthur N. West, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Arthur N. West, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1983. He completed residency at Wash Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1983)

Residency: Wash Hospital Center (1984)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Arthur N. West, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Arthur N. West, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Arthur N. West, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

CareFirst EPO

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

OCI Direct (HMO)

Medicare Direct

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

Core Essential (HMO)

IH-Open POS Plus

IH-Open EPO Plus

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Aetna Classic 5000PD

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

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Choice POS II Open Access

Employee Health Plan

Navigate

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Network OA

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Aetna Classic 3500

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Arthur N. West, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1558 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Arthur N. West, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-15

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Dr. Arthur N. West demonstrated the highest code of integrity and professionalism. He was genuinely concerned about my health and patiently and earnestly listened to my concerns. He has proven to be highly knowledgeable and surgically qualified. Dr. West successfully addressed my physical, emotional and medical concerns and needs.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-12

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Dr. West addressed each of about 4 issues about which I sought his advice. I appreciate his listening skills and in addressing my health issues. I appreciate the quality of care he provides.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-28

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Dr West is an excellent doctor. He is kind, understanding, and most importantly he listens to what you have to say, and answers you questions. He his very personable.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-18

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I had a list of 6 or so items to discuss with Dr. West. He addressed each concern efficiently but without making me feel rushed and recommended a plan of action.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-04-04

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The purpose of the visit was follow-up on colonoscopy. The doctor explained the findings of the procedure and answered my questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-22

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Dr West is a great Dr I felt comfortable with him. He answered all of my questions and was very attentive to any questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-24

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Dr. West always answers all questions. He is very caring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-18

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Very professional and friendly. Explained everything.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-14

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Calm demeanor may me feel very good.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-29

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Dr West is the Best Ever

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Arthur N. West, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$1,174 XIFAXAN $502	Trulance $458	PLENVU $156	APRISO $39	XIFIXAN $20
AbbVie, Inc.	$854 Creon $245	Mavyret $200	Viekira $170	Humira $83	Technivie $65	Other $92
AbbVie Inc.	$824 Creon $344	Mavyret $198	LINZESS $163	Rinvoq $82	Humira $37
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$590 STELARA $434	SIMPONI $106	OLYSIO $19	REMICADE $17	SIMPONI ARIA $14
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$567 GIVLAARI $161	LINZESS $151	CANASA $108	LINZESS 290 mcg $103	COLOGUARD $44
Other	$4,658 ZEPOSIA $384	IBSRELA $360	AMITIZA $358	LINZESS $337	Cimzia $249	Other $2,970

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,536
Education	$132

Biography

Dr. Arthur West sees patients in Washington, DC. His medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. His areas of expertise include the following: liver failure, myocarditis, and achalasia. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. West seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Before completing his residency at Washington Hospital Center, Dr. West attended medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Georgetown University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. He has an open panel in Washington, DC according to Doctor.com.