Dr. Heather West

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Heather West, DPT, is a Physical Therapist specialist in Lorton, Virginia. She graduated in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Physical Therapist. Dr. Heather West also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Back In Motion Pt. Dr. Heather West accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Heather West at 9447 B Lorton Market St 250 to request Dr. Heather West the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 9447 B Lorton Market St
250
Lorton, VA 22079-1963


Profile

Basics

Full Name Heather West
Gender Female
PECOS ID 9335221068
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Physical Therapist (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 20 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
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    Doctor of Physical Therapy
    A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a post-baccalaureate 3-4 year degree which may be conferred upon successful completion of a professional doctoral program.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Heather West graduated in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1881740983
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, January 25, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, January 31, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Heather West

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Heather West has been primarily specialized in Physical Therapist for over 20 years of experience.
  • Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers / Physical Therapist
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    Physical Therapist
    (1) Physical therapists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. PT’s assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living, among other responsibilities. Treatment includes therapeutic exercises, cardiovascular endurance training, and training in activities of daily living. (2) A physical therapist is a person qualified by an accredited program in physical therapy, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Physical therapists treat disease, injury, or loss of a bodily part by physical means, such as the application of light, heat, cold, water, electricity, massage and exercise. They develop treatment plans based upon each patient’s strengths, weaknesses, range of motion and ability to function. (3) A health professional who specializes in physical therapy- the health care field concerned primarily with the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods, such as massage, manipulation, therapeutic exercises, cold, heat (including short-wave, microwave, and ultrasonic diathermy), hydrotherapy, electric stimulation and light to assist in rehabilitating patients and in restoring normal function after an illness or injury.


Medical Group Practice

  • Back In Motion Pt


Practice Locations

9447 B Lorton Market St
250
Lorton, VA 22079-1963

Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, December 18, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, January 31, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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