Dr. Gerald Cohen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 58+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Gerald Cohen, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Houma, 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) 895-3961 to request Dr. Gerald Cohen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 603 Dunn St
Houma, LA 70360-4707

Phone 1: (504) 895-3961


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)
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    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: Thursday, April 19, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Gerald Cohen has been primarily specialized in Retina Specialist for over 58 years of experience.
  • Ophthalmology / Retina Specialist
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    Retina Specialist
    An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.


Medical Group Practice

  • Gitter And Cohen A Medical Corporation


Practice Locations

603 Dunn St
Houma, LA 70360-4707
Phone: (504) 895-3961
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, April 19, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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