Gerald Cohen, MD
NPI 1619974862 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerald Cohen, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1619974862).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619974862
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 010425 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 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
- 2005-07-01
- Last updated
- 2020-01-15
- Certified
- 2020-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerald Cohen's NPI number?
- Gerald Cohen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619974862, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerald Cohen's specialty?
- Gerald Cohen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gerald Cohen located?
- Gerald Cohen's practice location on file with NPPES is 4315 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006-2940.
- What is Gerald Cohen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerald Cohen is (504) 456-9061.
- Does Gerald Cohen accept Medicare?
- Gerald Cohen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerald Cohen's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerald Cohen's NPI (1619974862) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.