Christopher James West, D.O.
Christopher James West is a Family Medicine specialist based in Parker, CO with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christopher James West, D.O. runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Parker, CO. Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (class of 1999), he has been practicing for over 27 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 57% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4458dNPPES updated 2014-03-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.24%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado2.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.6%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
343
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
235
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,651
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $173k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
71 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher James West's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Des Moines University
27 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Class of 1999)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 391317
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Christopher James West
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher James West for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Parker required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher James West
NPI records show Dr. West as active with telehealth listed in Parker, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 805-2273.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christopher James West
Practice Location
10259 S Parker Rd Ste 200, Parker, CO 80134-9392
Mailing Address
10259 S Parker Rd Ste 200, Parker, CO 80134-9392
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