Gary Kohler, MD
NPI 1881603140 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Kohler, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1881603140).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881603140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 019437 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,084 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 | 490 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 324 | $110 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 273 | $200 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 167 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 166 | $20 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 149 | $83 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 259 | 53 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 149 | 48 |
| Prednisone | 138 | 83 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 108 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 95 | 21 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 93 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,581 across 133 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2022-05-12
- Certified
- 2022-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Kohler's NPI number?
- Gary Kohler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881603140, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Kohler's specialty?
- Gary Kohler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Kohler located?
- Gary Kohler's practice location on file with NPPES is 2770 3rd Ave Ste 350, Lake Charles, LA 70601-0404.
- What is Gary Kohler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Kohler is (337) 494-2750.
- Does Gary Kohler accept Medicare?
- Gary Kohler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Kohler's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Kohler's NPI (1881603140) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.