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Dr. Ara C. Gerard , OD

Optometrist • Minnetonka, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ara Gerard, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Minnetonka, MN. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2002, Dr. Gerard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12455 RIDGEDALE DR STE 101.

Dr. Gerard maintains professional affiliations with Shoptikal Llc, Thomas L Nunnelee Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12455 Ridgedale Dr Ste 101

Minnetonka, MN 553051787

Telephone 9525456010
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Gerard Eye Co. ,pa Facility NPI 1952820045

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Minnetonka, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +1.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Minnetonka, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
4.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gerard (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Minnetonka Specialty Average (23.0 Years) 23.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
24 24 $130.72 $120.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
19 19 $141.89 $139.81

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 2882

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
973157100 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Shoptikal Llc

1004 18th Ave Nw, Austin, MN 559121993

Phone: 5074378228

Thomas L Nunnelee Inc

900 S Rum River Dr, Princeton, MN 553712239

Phone: 7633899000

Shoptikal Llc

2404 1st St S, Willmar, MN 562016300

Phone: 3202355853

Secondary Practice Locations

12455 Ridgedale Dr Ste 101

Minnetonka, MN 553051787

Phone: 9525456010

3234 W Lake St

Minneapolis, MN 554164512

Phone: 6129262878

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1700875168

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 28, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 28, 2017

Registered at 12455 RIDGEDALE DR STE 101, MINNETONKA, MN 553051787 (Tel: 9525456010)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 28, 2017

Registered at 12455 RIDGEDALE DR STE 101, MINNETONKA, MN 553051787 (Tel: 9525456010)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 28, 2017

Recorded as ARA GERARD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 28, 2017

Optometrist (License #2882 in MN)

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Updated Practice Location October 24, 2017

Registered at 3234 W LAKE ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554164512 (Tel: 6129262878)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 24, 2017

Registered at 323 20TH AVE N, SAINT CLOUD, MN 563033830 (Tel: 9522402643)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 24, 2017

Recorded as ARA GERARD, O.D.

NPI Profile Active November 19, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 19, 2009

Registered at 1 CENTRAL AVE WEST, SUITE 104, ST. MICHAEL, MN 553764582 (Tel: 7634933937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 19, 2009

Registered at 3036 W LAKE ST UNIT 102, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554165231 (Tel: 9522402643)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 19, 2009

Recorded as ARA SUDTELGTE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 19, 2009

Optometrist (License #2882 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1841356532
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 28, 2006
Last Update: March 17, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

12455 Ridgedale Dr Ste 101

Minnetonka, MN 553051787

Phone: 9525456010

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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