Quick answers
- Does Gerald G. Gerdes Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gerald G. Gerdes Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Gerald G. Gerdes Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1013056308. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Gerald G. Gerdes Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2041 NW Evangeline ThruwayLafayette, LA 70501 (337) 235‑3160
- 414 E 7th AveOakdale, LA 71463 (318) 335‑3275
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gerald G. Gerdes Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vision Clinic LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vision Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013056308 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians