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Derek Busenbark Ames, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

2610 Pioneer Road
Saint George, UT 84790

(435) 674-9770

Derek Busenbark Ames, OD is an optometrist in Saint George, UT specializing in optometry (primary eye care).

Office Locations

2610 Pioneer Road
Saint George, UT 84790

(435) 674-9770

(435) 674-9771

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

fundus photography

In 2023, Derek Busenbark Ames, OD had a list price for fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Utah. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

In 2012, Derek Busenbark Ames, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Utah.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
eye procedures	144

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	101
eye procedures	216

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	28
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2013

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82
eye procedures	281

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	30
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70
eye procedures	291

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2015

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	92
eye procedures	346

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	34
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2016

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	188
eye procedures	374

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	40
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	163
eye procedures	440

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	37
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2018

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	122
eye procedures	451

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	29
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
eye procedures	451

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	92
eye procedures	434

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106
eye procedures	438

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated as an optometrist in Saint George, UT were eye procedures.

doctor visit	111
eye procedures	351

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	291
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	106
85 and over	18
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	160

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Derek Busenbark Ames, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in Utah.

Licensed In: Utah

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Coopervision Inc.	$54 CVI Contact Lens $19	Biofinity Contact Lens $19	MiSight Contact Lens $16
Shire North American Group Inc	$38 XIIDRA $38
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$27 Contact Lenses $17	$10
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$24 BIOTRUE ONE DAY $12	ULTRA $12
Alcon Vision LLC	$23 DAILIES $23

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$129
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Derek Ames specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Saint George, UT. Dr. Ames obtained a license to practice in Utah.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2023

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Derek Busenbark Ames, OD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography