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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1013056308 O.D.
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Optometrist in Oakdale, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 in Optometrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
208
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
32%
generic claims · 68% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Gerald Gerdes, O.D. filed 208 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in Oakdale, Louisiana, prescribing 32% generic.
- 208
- Part D claims, 2023
- 32%
- generic prescribing
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Gerald Gerdes, O.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
208 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Gerald Gerdes, O.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
208 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Gerald Gerdes, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 414 E 7TH AVE, Oakdale, LA, 71463, with a listed phone of (318) 335-3275. NPI 1013056308 was issued on 02/05/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 208 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $74K in drug spend, split 68% brand-name and 32% generic by claim count.
Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1013056308 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/05/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gerald Gerdes, O.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Vision Clinic LLC
Lafayette, LA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Gerald Gerdes, O.D. - brand share 68.0%
Optometrist average
68% brand-name claims vs 32% generic, on 208 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
208
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 267
- Total Day Supply
- 7,517
- Brand vs Generic
- 68% brand / 32% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $73K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.63
- Gender Split
- 77% female / 23% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 35, 65-74: 37, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gerald Gerdes, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Xiidra
Xiidra
59 claims
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
55 claims
- Restasis
Restasis
35 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 20
Azelastine Hcl
20 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 11
Prednisolone Acetate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Xiidra Lifitegrast | 59 |
| Latanoprost | 55 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 35 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 20 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Gerald Gerdes, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Gerald Gerdes, O.D.'s 208 claims are below the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gerdes.
Dr. Scott Abbott
O.D.
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Kennedy Achord
OD
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Shonda Achord
O.D.
Baton Rouge, LA
Dr. Weston Acosta
OD
Covington, LA
Dr. Charles Adams
OD
Bossier City, LA
Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerald Gerdes, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Gerald Gerdes, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in Oakdale, Louisiana. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Gerald Gerdes, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gerald Gerdes, O.D. wrote 208 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is Gerald Gerdes, O.D. located? ▼
Gerald Gerdes, O.D. is located at 414 E 7TH AVE, Oakdale, LA, 71463. Phone: (318) 335-3275.
What is Gerald Gerdes, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Gerald Gerdes, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013056308, issued on 02/05/2007.
Does Gerald Gerdes, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gerald Gerdes, O.D.'s prescribing is 68% brand-name and 32% generic drugs by claim count, with $73K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gerald Gerdes, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gerald Gerdes, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Xiidra, Latanoprost, Restasis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gerald Gerdes, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Gerald Gerdes, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 208 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gerald Gerdes, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Gerald Gerdes, O.D.'s NPI is 1013056308 with credentials O.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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