Krista West Patel
Krista West Patel is a Physician Assistant based in Houston, TX with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Krista West Patel specializes in medical, serving patients in Houston, TX in group practice. With 10+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Houston area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and mood disorders.
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
262
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
261
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
373
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $15k
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 Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$647 received from industry
4 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 Krista West Patel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 3, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
4 Chelsea Blvd Apt 915, Houston, TX 77006-6265
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Krista West Patel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Krista West Patel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Houston 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 Krista West Patel
Dr. Patel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 500-4472.
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 Krista West Patel
Practice Location
7000 Fannin St # 1200, Houston, TX 77030-5400
Mailing Address
4 Chelsea Blvd Apt 915, Houston, TX 77006-6265
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