Chad Gidel, OD
NPI 1316939127 · Optometrist · Ames, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chad Gidel, OD is a Optometrist provider in Ames, IA (NPI 1316939127).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316939127
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 02159 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,762 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,227 | $119 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 598 | $116 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 339 | $32 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 180 | $82 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 138 | $58 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 60 | $154 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 754 | 179 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 263 | 70 |
| Timolol Maleate | 188 | 50 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 77 | 21 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 60 | 28 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 52 | 26 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 42 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-17
- Last updated
- 2015-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chad Gidel's NPI number?
- Chad Gidel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316939127, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chad Gidel's specialty?
- Chad Gidel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Chad Gidel located?
- Chad Gidel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2020 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 50010-8772.
- What is Chad Gidel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chad Gidel is (515) 232-2450.
- Does Chad Gidel accept Medicare?
- Chad Gidel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chad Gidel's NPI active?
- Yes — Chad Gidel's NPI (1316939127) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.