Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth H. Gauger accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth H. Gauger 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Elizabeth H. Gauger see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 945 Original Medicare patients and 5,841 services for Elizabeth H. Gauger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth H. Gauger's NPI number?
- 1285950915. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Elizabeth H. Gauger, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 945 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,841 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of retina (92134)754 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)690 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)371 services
- Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)188 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)179 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth H. Gauger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1650 1st Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth H. Gauger as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Iowa Eye PC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Cedar Rapids
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cedar Rapids, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Iowa Eye PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285950915 |
| 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
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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