DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.) – Optometrist, NPI 1841356532

DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.) is a healthcare provider. based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. specializing in OPTOMETRY. They hold the professional credentials O.D.. They hold a License No. 2882 (MN). The NPI Number for DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.) is 1841356532

Main info

Female
24 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.)
NPI
1841356532
Phone
(952) 545-6010
Address
12455 RIDGEDALE DR STE 101
Enumeration Date
28 December 2006
Last Update Date
17 March 2018

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Secondary Phone
3202355853
Graduation Year
2002 (24 years ago)
PAC ID
1254234636
Group Practice PAC ID
1456684471
Professional Enrollment ID
I20040202000257
Address ID
MN562016300WI2404XSXXX400
Data current as of
19 May 2026

Profile Insights

NPPES metrics only — not quality of care.

Methodology
Experience52
Completeness75
Years active:19State licenses:1Digital endpointsOther names

879 OPTOMETRY in MN

Provider Addresses for DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.)

  • Ridgedale Drive, Oak Knoll, Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55305, United States

    MINNETONKA, MN 553051787

    Phone: (952) 545-6010

    Fax: (952) 252-0999

    Type: Mailing

  • 3234 W Lake St

    Minneapolis, MN 554164512

    Phone: (612) 926-2878

    Fax: (612) 920-4303

    Type: Location

  • 12455 Ridgedale Dr Ste 101

    Minnetonka, MN 553051787

    Phone: (952) 545-6010

    Type: Location

NPPES updates history

No NPPES updates recorded for this provider.

Prescription Activity

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Open Payments (CMS)

CMS reports 1 Open Payments records for all available years, with a total value of $14.

Total Amount is formed as General ($14) + Research ($0) + Ownership ($0) = $14.

Last reported payment date: 2023-08-24 • Largest payer in this snapshot: Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. ($14).

Total Amount

$14

General + Research + Ownership

Payments

1

Total payment records

General Amount

$14

General payments

Research Amount

$0

Research funding

Ownership Amount

$0

Ownership interests

Ownership Count

0

Ownership records

Last Payment Date

2023-08-24

Latest reported date

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Largest payers in this snapshot

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Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

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PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2004-02-02

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

CMS is tracking this Medicare enrollment for revalidation, but has not published a due date.

Enrollment records

1

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20040202000257IOptometryMNTBD

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Medicare Utilization (FFS)

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Top Medicare procedures (2023) · refreshed 2026-05-27

HCPCSDescriptionServicesBeneficiariesMedicare allowed
92014Established patient complete exam of visual system2828$0
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Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 55305)

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Group practice members

Group practice members are other physicians who share the same Group Practice PAC ID with this doctor. When doctors form a group practice and register in PECOS as a single entity, they receive a shared identification number. This table lists all providers in the same group practice.
PAC ID: 1456684471View full group profile

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Frequently asked questions

What identifier follows DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.) across health systems?
The NPI 1841356532 uniquely identifies DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.) in U.S. healthcare data.
Should I treat DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.) as an active provider?
Patients and plans typically see DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.) as active in the national extract.
What services align with DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.)'s listing?
DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.)'s public classification highlights Optometrist. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
What city is tied to DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.)?
The directory associates DR. ARA C. GERARD (O.D.) with Minnetonka, Minnesota. Check all listed addresses for suites or satellite offices.
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