30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. West, Radiation Oncologist in McAllen, TX?
Where did Dr. West go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Strong Mem Hsp U Rochester, Radiation Oncology Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Internal Medicine | Strong Mem Hsp University Rochester
Is Dr. West board certified as a Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin West, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
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 a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. West typically treat?
As a Radiation 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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. West typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin West may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. West's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. West accept my insurance?
Dr. West accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 864-4226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. West accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. West in McAllen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. West's office located?
Dr. Benjamin West's Primary Practice
1901 S Col Rowe Blvd
McAllen, TX 78503
(888) 864-4226
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 1376587220.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. West?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. West