2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1871597633 M.D.
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GERALD VOCKE, M.D.

Specialist in METAIRIE, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 492 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$104.68
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GERALD VOCKE, M.D. filed 2,212 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in METAIRIE, Louisiana, prescribing 97% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
$104.68
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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GERALD VOCKE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,212 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about GERALD VOCKE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2005

NPI 1871597633

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,212 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Specialist share within Louisiana

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

GERALD VOCKE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 3645 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006, with a listed phone of (504) 885-4677. NPI 1871597633 was issued on 06/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VOCKE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,212 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 492 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

3645 HOUMA BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006

Provider Details

NPI 1871597633
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2005

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for GERALD VOCKE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$105

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

GERALD VOCKE, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 2,212 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.

2,212
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
492
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,731
Total Day Supply
48,199
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Antibiotic Claims
830

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 297, 75-84: 139, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What GERALD VOCKE, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisone
287
Montelukast Sodium
227
Azelastine Hcl
187
Cefdinir
162
Levofloxacin
132
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
120
Azithromycin
115
Amoxicillin
85
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
77
Fluticasone Propionate
74

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Specialist Overview

How GERALD VOCKE, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

GERALD VOCKE, M.D.'s 2,212 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VOCKE.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GERALD VOCKE, M.D.'s specialty?
GERALD VOCKE, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in METAIRIE, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GERALD VOCKE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GERALD VOCKE, M.D. wrote 2,212 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 492 beneficiaries.
Where is GERALD VOCKE, M.D. located?
GERALD VOCKE, M.D. is located at 3645 HOUMA BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006. Phone: (504) 885-4677.
What is GERALD VOCKE, M.D.'s NPI number?
GERALD VOCKE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871597633, issued on 06/09/2005.
Does GERALD VOCKE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GERALD VOCKE, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GERALD VOCKE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GERALD VOCKE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Montelukast Sodium, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GERALD VOCKE, M.D. accept Medicare?
GERALD VOCKE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,212 Part D claims and 492 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GERALD VOCKE, M.D.'s credentials?
GERALD VOCKE, M.D.'s NPI is 1871597633 with credentials M.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

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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