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- 72057 Dinah Shore Dr, Suite D, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
About Dr. Alwes
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Winston H. Alwes, OD practices in Rancho Mirage, CA. Winston graduated from University of California - School of Optometry in 1990. According to Medicare claims data, Winston cared for 550 Medicare patients across 652 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, imaging of optic nerve, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1144325960 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (760) 340-3937
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
72057 DINAH SHORE DR SUITE D
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
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 exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
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
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
652 services · 550 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
56 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
54 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
15 | Less often than most 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 |
464 | More than most 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 |
41 | More often than most 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.
Other optometrists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Rancho Mirage 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of optic nerve 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Alwes?
Dr. Alwes is an optometrist in Rancho Mirage, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alwes's address?
Dr. Alwes is listed at 72057 Dinah Shore Dr Suite D, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alwes?
The number on file is (760) 340-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alwes's NPI number?
Dr. Alwes's National Provider Identifier is 1144325960. 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 Dr. Alwes train?
Dr. Alwes attended University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Alwes been practicing?
Dr. Alwes has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Alwes perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Alwes provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Alwes confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Alwes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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