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Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1979)

Professional interests include: partial splenectomy, muscle biopsy, laparoscopic splenectomy, and more.

4515 Marsha Sharp Freeway
Lubbock, TX 79407

(806) 744-7223

Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD is a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD is affiliated with Providence, Grace Clinic and GRACE CLINIC OF LUBBOCK.

Office Locations

Providence

4515 Marsha Sharp Freeway
Lubbock, TX 79407

(806) 744-7223

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Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

abdominal hernia surgery

hernia surgery

open hernia repair

open inguinal hernia repair

In 2012, Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD had a list price for abdominal hernia surgery, hernia surgery, open hernia repair, and open inguinal hernia repair that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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. Tim Leonard West, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2012 were hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	111
doctor visit	1661
excision	67
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	522
minor procedures	64
vascular procedures	30
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2013 were minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	684
minor procedures	39

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	45
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	54
Dementia	20
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	284

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	18
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2015 were open surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	210
gastrointestinal procedures	12
open surgery	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	32
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	162

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	14
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	71

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX during 2019 were open surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	81
gastrointestinal procedures	13
open surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	34

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lubbock, TX were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

abdominal surgery	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	111
doctor visit	311
excision	67
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minor procedures	51
open surgery	12
vascular procedures	30
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	83
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	31
85 and over	9
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	55

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

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	2
Cancer	19

Education & Training

Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1979. He completed residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1979)

Residency: Parkland Health & Hospital System (1984)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Grace Clinic

GRACE CLINIC OF LUBBOCK

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. Tim Leonard West, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Humana Medicare Advantage, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, Aetna, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, HealthSmart, First Health, WellPoint, Presbyterian Commercial, Presbyterian NM Centennial Care, Covenant Employees Self-Funded - Baylor Scott and White, Covenant Health Advantage MA Offered by BSWHP, BCBS NM COUPE, Presbyterian Other Commercial Exchange, BCBS NM Turquoise Care, OMNI, CapStar, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan HMO PPO Exchange, Grace Clinic Texas, Aetna Choice POS II Covenant Employees, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Premier, TeamChoice UMC Limited services call for verification, Aetna West Texas Preferred, BCBS NM PPO, Interim Hospice, TeamChoice Advantage UMC, Wayland Baptist Student Athletes, Wayland Baptist Imagine Health Commercial and Imagine Health Commercial Wayland Baptist University.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Tim Leonard West, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

Humana Medicare Advantage

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

Aetna

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

Molina Healthcare

TRICARE

HealthSmart

First Health

WellPoint

Presbyterian Commercial

Presbyterian NM Centennial Care

Covenant Employees Self-Funded - Baylor Scott and White

Covenant Health Advantage MA Offered by BSWHP

BCBS NM COUPE

Presbyterian Other Commercial Exchange

BCBS NM Turquoise Care

OMNI

CapStar

Baylor Scott and White Health Plan HMO PPO Exchange

Grace Clinic Texas

Aetna Choice POS II Covenant Employees

Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Premier

TeamChoice UMC Limited services call for verification

Aetna West Texas Preferred

BCBS NM PPO

Interim Hospice

TeamChoice Advantage UMC

Wayland Baptist Student Athletes

Wayland Baptist Imagine Health Commercial

Imagine Health Commercial Wayland Baptist University

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$913 COPAXONE $913
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$66 BRIDION $35	ENTEREG $17	NON-PRODUCT $14
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$16 SUNOSI $16

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$575
Food and Beverage	$406
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Tim West practices general surgery in Lubbock, TX. His clinical interests include laparoscopic gastrostomy, pancreatectomy (pancreas removal), and fine needle aspiration (FNA). Dr. West is affiliated with Providence. Before performing his residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System, Dr. West attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue California, and HealthSmart. Dr. West has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors.