Kia Denise West, M.D.
Obesity Medicine Family Medicine
Kia Denise West is an Obesity Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Allentown, PA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 21 years in family medicine, Kia Denise West, M.D. is a long-established obesity medicine family medicine specialist in Allentown. Trained at Howard University College of Medicine (class of 2005), she has been practicing for over 21 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1087dNPPES updated 2023-06-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 2200, Allentown, PA 18103-6268
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.5%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
292
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
228
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
304
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $15k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$125 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Kia Denise West's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.46 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
Howard University College of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 1, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Taxonomy: 207QB0002X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
5000 Cox Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060-9263
Differs from practice location
Virtual Obesity Medicine Care With Kia Denise West
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kia Denise West for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Allentown 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 Kia Denise West
Dr. West is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Allentown, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 402-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kia Denise West
Practice Location
1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 2200, Allentown, PA 18103-6268
Mailing Address
5000 Cox Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060-9263
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