Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. James D. West

Internal Medicine
Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.
7373 Perkins Rd, 
Baton Rouge, LA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
19
conditions
Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.
7373 Perkins Rd, 
Baton Rouge, LA 

Overview

James West is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dr. West is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Hypothyroidism.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 136 peer reviewed articles. Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.
7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

136 Total Publications

Piecing together the alveolar-capillary unit: arterial-venous capillary polarization.
Piecing together the alveolar-capillary unit: arterial-venous capillary polarization.
Journal: American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology
Published: June 02, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James D. West

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James D. West?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James D. West by calling their office at 225-765-6565. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James D. West a top-rated expert for Hypertension?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James D. West is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypertension, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James D. West specialize in?

While Dr. James D. West is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Pulmonary Hypertension, and High Cholesterol. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. James D. West participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James D. West has published 136 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. James D. West's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James D. West accept my insurance?

Dr. James D. West accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-765-6565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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