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Dr. Herman H Gerdes III, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1982711610

Dr. Herman H Gerdes III, OD is an Optometry in Waco, Texas. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1977, 49 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Texas.

Years since qualifying
49
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
TX
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

4949 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76710-6900
Phone: (254) 776-2282
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 2467TG (TX)

Record details

NPI number1982711610
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedAugust 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 14, 2013

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1977 (49 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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