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Dr. Richard M. West, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Richard West MD)

(159 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Pediatrics and General Practice

6 Linville Drive
Paris, KY 40361

(859) 987-3710

Dr. Richard M. West, MD is a pediatrician in Paris, KY specializing in general pediatrics and general practice. Dr. Richard M. West, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health.

Office Locations

6 Linville Drive
Paris, KY 40361

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Volume:

fasting blood glucose test

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

blood glucose tests

fasting blood glucose test

glucose tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

preventive care

venipuncture

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Richard M. West, MD performed more fasting blood glucose test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, blood glucose tests, fasting blood glucose test, glucose tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, preventive care, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

diabetes screening

lab tests

In 2024, Dr. Richard M. West, MD performed more diabetes screening, and lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky.

Top 25%

By Volume:

A1C test

By Affordability:

glycated protein test

microalbumin test

microalbumin urine test

screening test

urinalysis

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Richard M. West, MD performed more A1C test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for A1C test, albumin test, blood tests, diabetes management, diabetes screening, glycated protein test, microalbumin test, microalbumin urine test, screening test, and urinalysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2012 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	87
doctor visit	385
lab tests	102
preventive care	110
vaccines	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2013 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	11
diabetes management	61
doctor visit	474
lab tests	81
preventive care	89
vaccines	54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	16
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2014 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	84
doctor visit	412
lab tests	96
preventive care	126
vaccines	77

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	18
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

breathing treatment	12
diabetes management	80
doctor visit	395
lab tests	100
preventive care	171
vaccines	127

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	34
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	79
doctor visit	377
lab tests	79
preventive care	145
vaccines	103

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	17
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2017 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	83
doctor visit	322
lab tests	96
preventive care	113
vaccines	74

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2018 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	95
doctor visit	344
lab tests	119
preventive care	123
vaccines	78

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	18
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	109
doctor visit	328
lab tests	131
preventive care	110
vaccines	57

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	21
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2020 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	76
doctor visit	232
lab tests	94
preventive care	113
vaccines	75

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2021 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	83
doctor visit	269
lab tests	83
preventive care	86
vaccines	45

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2022 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	50
diabetes management	65
doctor visit	318
lab tests	65
preventive care	89
vaccines	57

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2023 were preventive care, blood draw, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	92
diabetes management	80
doctor visit	327
lab tests	80
preventive care	115
vaccines	50

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY during 2024 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	42
diabetes management	87
doctor visit	12
lab tests	230
preventive care	183

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard M. West, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated as a pediatrician in Paris, KY were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

blood draw	61
diabetes management	82
doctor visit	322
lab tests	104
preventive care	121
vaccines	71

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	119
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	11
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	54

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard M. West, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	15
Dementia	2

Education & Training

He has a state license in Kentucky.

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard M. West, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard M. West, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 159 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard M. West, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Paris, KY.

4.95

Overall Rating

(159 Ratings)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$871 MOUNJARO $360	JARDIANCE $236	TRULICITY $120	EMGALITY $49	HUMALOG $38	Other $68
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$790 FARXIGA $452	SYMBICORT $73	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $70	CRESTOR $49	AIRSUPRA $47	Other $99
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$658 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $376	INCRUSE $63	ANORO ELLIPTA $50	BREO $49	TANZEUM $44	Other $77
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$586 INVOKANA $379	XARELTO $207
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$543 JARDIANCE $130	GLYXAMBI $76	Spiriva $70	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $63	TRADJENTA $57	Other $147
Other	$2,348 ENTRESTO $460	Kerendia $156	NovoLog $116	Cologuard Collection Kit $86	Vascepa $70	Other $1,459

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,701
Education	$95

Biography

Dr. Richard West practices general pediatrics in Paris, KY. He graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. West is professionally affiliated with Baptist Health. Baptist Health reports that Dr. West is accepting new patients at his office in Paris, KY.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard M. West, MD From 2012 - 2024

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