Jacob Lee Wester, MD
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
Jacob Lee Wester is an Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Jacob Lee Wester, MD has been part of the Los Angeles medical community since 2013 in independent practice. Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (class of 2009), he has been practicing for over 17 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 Medical Plaza Driveway Ste 550 Ucla Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles, CA 90095-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.23/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.85%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.85% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.1 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
738
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
327
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,191
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $23k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 (+1%) — 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 (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$117 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Jacob Lee Wester's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 4, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.
Taxonomy: 207YX0905X
Education & Training
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194091
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Care With Jacob Lee Wester
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jacob Lee Wester for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Jacob Lee Wester
Dr. Wester is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 206-6688.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jacob Lee Wester
Practice Location
200 Medical Plaza Driveway Ste 550 Ucla Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles, CA 90095-0001
Mailing Address
200 Medical Plaza Driveway Ste 550 Ucla Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Los Angeles, CA 90095-0001
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