Dr. Joseph Gerard Westrick

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 29+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Joseph Gerard Westrick, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Columbia City, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Joseph Gerard Westrick also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Northeast Ophthalmology, P.c.. Dr. Joseph Gerard Westrick may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (260) 244-7542 to request Dr. Joseph Gerard Westrick the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 513 North Line St
Columbia City, IN 46725-0187

Phone 1: (260) 244-7542

Fax: (260) 244-4638


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Joseph Gerard Westrick
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8729134796
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Optometry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 29 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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    Doctor of Optometry
    Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent 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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Joseph Gerard Westrick attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1995.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1326045931
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 18, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Joseph Gerard Westrick

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Joseph Gerard Westrick has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 29 years of experience.
  • Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
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    Optometrist
    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.


Medical Group Practice

  • Northeast Ophthalmology, P.c.


Practice Locations

513 North Line St
Columbia City, IN 46725-0187
Phone: (260) 244-7542
Fax: (260) 244-4638
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, August 29, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, October 18, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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