Dr Joel Aaron Westrum, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Stratford, IA

Dr Joel Aaron Westrum, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Stratford, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Westrum Optometry Plc and his current practice location is 3475 Fenton Ave, Stratford, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 230-7202.

Dr Joel Aaron Westrum is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 02344) 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 1801826334.

Contact Information

Dr Joel Aaron Westrum, OD
3475 Fenton Ave,
Stratford, IA 50249-7574
(515) 230-7202
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joel Aaron Westrum
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience19 Years
Location3475 Fenton Ave, Stratford, Iowa
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 Joel Aaron Westrum graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801826334
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436150331
  • Enrollment ID: I20070119000238

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel Aaron Westrum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801826334NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 02344 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Westrum Optometry Plc66088775012

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 Joel Aaron Westrum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWestrum Optometry Plc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548347255
PECOS PAC ID: 6608877501
Enrollment ID: O20070119000244

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 Joel Aaron Westrum 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 Joel Aaron Westrum, OD
315 E 5th St,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1916

Ph: (515) 230-7202
Dr Joel Aaron Westrum, OD
3475 Fenton Ave,
Stratford, IA 50249-7574

Ph: (515) 230-7202

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Optometrist in Stratford, IA


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