Dr David Louis Westra, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Ventura, CA

Dr David Louis Westra, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Ventura, California. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice David L. Westra, Md, A Professional Corporation and his current practice location is 168 N Brent St, 408, Ventura, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 643-2179.

Dr David Louis Westra is licensed to practice in California (license number A93870) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1265645790.

Contact Information

Dr David Louis Westra, MD
168 N Brent St, 408,
Ventura, CA 93003-2817
(805) 643-2179
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David Louis Westra
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience20 Years
Location168 N Brent St, Ventura, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr David Louis Westra attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265645790
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153513510
  • Enrollment ID: I20101005000083

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David Louis Westra such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265645790NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery A93870 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Memorial Hospital San BuenaventuraVentura, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
David L. Westra, Md, A Professional Corporation54969099882

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr David Louis Westra allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCounty Of Ventura
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629167457
PECOS PAC ID: 7911810171
Enrollment ID: O20031112000587
Entity NameDavid L. Westra, Md, A Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083950018
PECOS PAC ID: 5496909988
Enrollment ID: O20130211000055

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr David Louis Westra is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David Louis Westra, MD
168 N Brent St, 408,
Ventura, CA 93003-2817

Ph: (805) 643-2179
Dr David Louis Westra, MD
168 N Brent St, 408,
Ventura, CA 93003-2817

Ph: (805) 643-2179

Reviews and Comments


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Aria Sabit, M.D.
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Phone: 805-643-2179    Fax: 805-643-0672
James M Herman, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 168 N Brent Street, Ste 408, Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: 805-643-2179    Fax: 805-643-0672
Nathan Oh, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 Hillmont Ave Ste 401, Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: 805-648-9830    Fax: 805-648-9833

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