Dr Gerald George Gerdes Jr, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Oakdale, LA

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Dr Gerald George Gerdes Jr, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Oakdale, Louisiana. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Vision Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 414 E 7th Ave, Oakdale, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 335-3275.

Dr Gerald George Gerdes Jr is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1339527T) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1013056308.

Contact Information

Dr Gerald George Gerdes Jr, OD
414 E 7th Ave,
Oakdale, LA 71463-2624
(318) 335-3275
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Gerald George Gerdes Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience22 Years
Location414 E 7th Ave, Oakdale, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gerald George Gerdes Jr attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013056308
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/25/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719955459
  • Enrollment ID: I20040921000765

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gerald George Gerdes Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013056308NPI-NPPES
1464619MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1339527T (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vision Clinic Llc18503547133

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gerald George Gerdes Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVision Clinic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568651222
PECOS PAC ID: 1850354713
Enrollment ID: O20041111000007

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gerald George Gerdes Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gerald George Gerdes Jr, OD
414 E 7th Ave,
Oakdale, LA 71463-2624

Ph: (318) 335-3275		Dr Gerald George Gerdes Jr, OD
414 E 7th Ave,
Oakdale, LA 71463-2624

Ph: (318) 335-3275

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Phone: 318-335-3275    Fax: 318-335-3271
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