Francis Thornton West, MD
Francis Thornton West, MD has practiced family medicine for 22+ years, working in independent practice. A Eastern Virginia Medical School graduate since 2004, he brings 22+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.24/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 54% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4534dNPPES updated 2013-12-06 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6506 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Virginia, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.24/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.13%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
2.13% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.8%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
404
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
451
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,214
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $502k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Eastern Virginia Medical School
22 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
Po Box 683, Gloucester, VA 23061
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Francis Thornton West
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Francis Thornton West for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gloucester 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 Francis Thornton West
NPI records show Dr. West as active with telehealth listed in Gloucester, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (804) 684-5043.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Francis Thornton West
Practice Location
6506 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061
Mailing Address
Po Box 683, Gloucester, VA 23061
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