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- 1516 Hwy 17 N, Unit 5, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
About Dr. Westerlund
Aaron B. Westerlund, O.D. is an optometrist based in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Aaron is a 2002 graduate of University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry. According to Medicare claims data, Aaron cared for 722 Medicare patients across 735 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669683868.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (843) 325-7131
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1516 HWY 17 N UNIT 5
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Astigmatism
- Dry eye
- Nearsightedness
- Pink eye
- Presbyopia
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
- Corneal ulcer
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eyelash Lice or Dandruff
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
- Blocked tear duct
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Contact lens fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
- Stye Removal
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
735 services · 722 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
357 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
100 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
84 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
73 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
17 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
68 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
17 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in North Myrtle Beach 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2002 at University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Aaron B. Westerlund specialize in?
Aaron B. Westerlund is an optometrist in North Myrtle Beach, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Aaron B. Westerlund located?
Aaron B. Westerlund is listed at 1516 Hwy 17 N Unit 5, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Aaron B. Westerlund's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 325-7131. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Aaron B. Westerlund's NPI number?
Aaron B. Westerlund's National Provider Identifier is 1669683868. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Aaron B. Westerlund train?
Aaron B. Westerlund attended University of Missouri St Louis - School of Optometry, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Aaron B. Westerlund been practicing?
Aaron B. Westerlund has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Aaron B. Westerlund do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Aaron B. Westerlund provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and new patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Aaron B. Westerlund confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Aaron B. Westerlund. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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