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Who is Dr. West, Trauma Surgeon in McKinney, TX?
Dr. Thomas West, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in McKinney, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. West is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. West’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. West’s office at (940) 287-6170.
Is Dr. West board certified in Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Thomas West, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. West speak?
Dr. West and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. West treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. West diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. West. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Which procedures does Dr. West perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Thomas West may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. West's office.
Does Dr. West accept my insurance?
Dr. West accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (940) 287-6170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. West accept in McKinney, TX?
Dr. West in McKinney, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. West's office located?
Dr. Thomas West's Primary Practice
4500 Medical Center Dr
McKinney, TX 75069
(940) 287-6170
What is Dr. West's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700882263.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. West?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. West
What is Dr. Thomas West's specialty?
Dr. West is a Trauma Surgeon near McKinney, TX. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. West to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas West affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, West is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Medical City Mckinney Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Thomas West accepting new patients in McKinney, TX?
Yes, Dr. Thomas West is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas West offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. West's office at (940) 287-6170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas West?
Please contact Dr. West's office at (940) 287-6170 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas West have?
Dr. Thomas West is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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