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Dr. Herman H Gerdes III, O.D.

Optometrist in Waco, TX · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1982711610

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Herman H Gerdes III
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address Waco, TX, 76710
Phone (254) 776-2282
Enumeration date Aug 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Mar 14, 2013

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 2467TG (TX) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
80623Q Other TX BLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILD
410045433 Other TX PALMETTO GBA RAILROAD MEDICARE
019234601 Medicaid TX -
113466100 Other TX FIRST CARE

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How do I verify Herman Gerdes's NPI record?
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Is NPI 1982711610 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1982711610 is active (record last updated 2013-03-14).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-03-14.