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DR. JOEL AARON WESTRUM O.D.
NPI 1801826334
Optometrist in Stratford, IA

Active since July 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3475 FENTON AVE, STRATFORD, IA 50249(515) 230-7202 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Joel Aaron Westrum O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOEL AARON WESTRUM O.D. (NPI 1801826334) is an individual optometrist in Stratford, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (02344) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801826334
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL AARON WESTRUMCredential: O.D.
Location Address3475 FENTON AVEStratford, IA 50249-7574
Mailing Address315 E 5th StDes Moines, IA 50309-1916 · (515) 230-7202
Phone(515) 230-7202
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2020
✔ NPI 1801826334 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 02344
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
3475 FENTON AVE, Stratford, IA 50249
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joel Aaron Westrum O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9436150331
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070119000238
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joel Westrum reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Westrum Optometry Plc
50 mi
Optometrist
315 E 5TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548347255 (515) 282-5005

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
41 services33 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
23 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50249 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joel Westrum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Westrum is 1801826334. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.

Where is Joel Westrum located?

Joel Westrum practices at 3475 Fenton Ave, Stratford, IA 50249. The listed phone number is (515) 230-7202.

What is Joel Westrum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Joel Westrum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Westrum is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joel Westrum's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Westrum reassigns Medicare benefits to Westrum Optometry Plc (Des Moines, IA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joel Westrum's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joel Westrum accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 11 other insurers list Joel Westrum as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Westrum was last updated on March 12, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.