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- 4949 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710
About Dr. Gerdes
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Herman H. Gerdes, O.D. practices in Waco, TX. Herman graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1977. According to Medicare claims data, Herman cared for 136 Medicare patients across 161 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and new patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1982711610 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (254) 776-2282
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
4949 FRANKLIN AVE
Waco, TX 76710
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
161 services · 136 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
107 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
20 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Waco 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Southern College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1977 at Southern College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Herman H. Gerdes's specialty?
Herman H. Gerdes is an optometrist in Waco, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Herman H. Gerdes?
Herman H. Gerdes is listed at 4949 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76710. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Herman H. Gerdes?
The number on file is (254) 776-2282. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Herman H. Gerdes's NPI number?
Herman H. Gerdes's National Provider Identifier is 1982711610. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Herman H. Gerdes's education?
Herman H. Gerdes attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Herman H. Gerdes been practicing?
Herman H. Gerdes has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Herman H. Gerdes known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Herman H. Gerdes provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and photography of the retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Herman H. Gerdes confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Herman H. Gerdes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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