Physician Profile
Alan E. Oester, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Oester
Alan E. Oester, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Wilmington, NC specializing in ophthalmology. Alan trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. Medicare claims data shows Alan provided 12,125 services to 1,555 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, photography of content of eyes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (910) 763-3601
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1729 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK DR
Wilmington, NC 28403
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
12,125 services · 1,555 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
155 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
137 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
134 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-outward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67917 |
41 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68810 |
40 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
14 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Snip incision of tear duct at inner corner of eye | Procedure | 68440 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extensive repair of turning-inward eyelid defect | Procedure | 67924 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 11440 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Wilmington 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Repair of tendon of upper eyelid 7
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Alan E. Oester's specialty?
Alan E. Oester is an eye doctor in Wilmington, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Alan E. Oester?
Alan E. Oester is listed at 1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Alan E. Oester?
The number on file is (910) 763-3601. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alan E. Oester?
Alan E. Oester's National Provider Identifier is 1750503819. 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
What is Alan E. Oester's education?
Alan E. Oester attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alan E. Oester have?
Alan E. Oester has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Alan E. Oester known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Alan E. Oester performs procedures including repair of tendon of upper eyelid, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with limited testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Alan E. Oester's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alan E. Oester. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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