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Dr. Melvin M. Gehrig, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1932181427

Dr. Melvin M. Gehrig, OD is an Optometry in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1971, 55 years ago. Practices with Eye Clinic a Professional Medical Corp, a 13-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
55
Trained at
Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2005
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

1717 Oak Park Blvd Ste 1
Lake Charles, LA 70601-8991
Phone: (337) 478-3810
Fax: (337) 478-6360
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 0908-503T (LA)

Record details

NPI number1932181427
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 18, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJuly 13, 2026

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated 1971 (55 years in practice)
Group practice Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corp — 13 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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