Dr. Gerald Cohen
Ophthalmology in Metairie, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 58+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Gerald Cohen, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Metairie, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1966, having over 58 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. Dr. Gerald Cohen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Gitter And Cohen A Medical Corporation. Dr. Gerald Cohen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (504) 456-9061 to request Dr. Gerald Cohen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Gerald Cohen |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
3072542463 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Ophthalmology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 58 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Gerald Cohen attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1966.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1619974862
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 1, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Gerald Cohen
Medical Licenses
Dr. Gerald Cohen has been primarily specialized in Retina Specialist for over 58 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist
click for detail Retina Specialist An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
| 010425 | Louisiana |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Gitter And Cohen A Medical Corporation
| Gitter And Cohen A Medical Corporation | 5 |
Practice Locations
4315 Houma Blvd
Suite 201
Metairie, LA 70006-2940
Phone: (504) 456-9061
Fax: (504) 888-6045
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
4224 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA 70006-2980
Phone: (504) 456-9061
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Wednesday, May 24, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, April 5, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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