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Dr. Ara C. Gerard, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1841356532

Dr. Ara C. Gerard, OD is an Optometry in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Graduated from Pacific University - College of Optometry in 2002, 24 years ago. Practices with Shoptikal LLC, a 192-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Minnesota.

Years since qualifying
24
Trained at
Pacific University - College of Optometry
Licensed in
MN
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

12455 Ridgedale Dr Ste 101
Minnetonka, MN 55305-1787
Phone: (952) 545-6010
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Additional practice locations (2)

  • 3234 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55416-4512 — (612) 926-2878
  • 12455 Ridgedale Dr Ste 101, Minnetonka, MN 55305-1787 — (952) 545-6010

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2882 (MN)

Record details

NPI number1841356532
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedDecember 28, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 17, 2018

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPACIFIC UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2002 (24 years in practice)
Group practice Shoptikal Llc — 192 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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