Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. West, Gynecologic Oncologist in Springfield, MA?
Where did Dr. West go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of North Carolina Hospitals*
Residency: Northwestern University
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School
What languages does Dr. West speak?
Dr. West and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. West typically treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Female Genital Organ Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Gynecologic cancer
- Female reproductive cancer
- Genital tract cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C579: Malignant neoplasm of female genital organ, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C562: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
- Belly lump
- Pelvic mass
- Abdominal swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Uterine Disease
- EIN
- Precancerous Uterine Cells
- Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N8502: Endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia [EIN]
Also known as:
- Vulvar Cancer
- Cancer of the vulva
- Vulvar carcinoma
- External female genital cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C519: Malignant neoplasm of vulva, unspecified
What procedures does a Gynecologic Oncologist like Dr. West typically perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. West performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Vulvar Colposcopy
- Colposcopy (Vagina and Cervix)
- Colposcopy
- Vulva Exam with Magnification
- External Genital Colposcopy
- Vulvoscopy
- Vaginal colposcopy
- Cervical colposcopy
- Examination of vagina and cervix
CPT Codes:
- 56820: Colposcopy of the vulva;
- 57420: Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present;
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
- Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
- Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
- Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
Does Dr. West accept my insurance?
Dr. West accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-5505 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. West accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. West in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baystate Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. West's office located?
Dr. Lindsay West's Primary Practice
3300 Main St Fl 4
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 794-5505
What hospitals are Dr. West affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. West has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. West's NPI number?A 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 1376803148.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. West?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. West