Gerald Vocke, M.D.
NPI 1871597633 · Specialist · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerald Vocke, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1871597633).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871597633
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 013737 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
351 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 201 | $87 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 121 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 213 | 121 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 161 | 40 |
| Cefdinir | 121 | 78 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 117 | 64 |
| Azithromycin | 99 | 62 |
| Levofloxacin | 83 | 52 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 76 | 26 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 across 6 records (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
- 2005-06-09
- Last updated
- 2008-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerald Vocke's NPI number?
- Gerald Vocke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871597633, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerald Vocke's specialty?
- Gerald Vocke is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Gerald Vocke located?
- Gerald Vocke's practice location on file with NPPES is 3645 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006-4229.
- What is Gerald Vocke's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerald Vocke is (504) 885-4677.
- Does Gerald Vocke accept Medicare?
- Gerald Vocke is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerald Vocke's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerald Vocke's NPI (1871597633) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.