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- 1717 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 1, Lake Charles, LA 70601
About Dr. Gehrig
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Melvin M. Gehrig, O.D. practices in Lake Charles, LA. Melvin graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1971. Medicare claims data shows Melvin provided 902 services to 838 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1932181427 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
- (337) 478-3810
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1717 OAK PARK BLVD SUITE 1
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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
902 services · 838 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
461 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
164 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
55 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
49 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
48 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
62 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
15 | 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.
Other optometrists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Lake Charles 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1971 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 3
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Melvin M. Gehrig?
Melvin M. Gehrig is an optometrist in Lake Charles, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Melvin M. Gehrig's address?
Melvin M. Gehrig is listed at 1717 Oak Park Blvd Suite 1, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Melvin M. Gehrig?
The number on file is (337) 478-3810. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melvin M. Gehrig?
Melvin M. Gehrig's National Provider Identifier is 1932181427. 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
Where did Melvin M. Gehrig train?
Melvin M. Gehrig attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melvin M. Gehrig have?
Melvin M. Gehrig has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Melvin M. Gehrig perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Melvin M. Gehrig provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melvin M. Gehrig's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melvin M. Gehrig. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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