Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chad Gidel, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Ames, IA

  • NPI 1316939127
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2020 Philadelphia St
Ames, IA 500108772
(515) 232-2450
fax (515) 232-3532
Mailing address
309 E Church St
Marshalltown, IA 501582946

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 12, 2015
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #02159

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316939127. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,762
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$276,089
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,241 1,194 $117
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 392 392 $140
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 303 227 $84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 300 248 $33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 120 109 $118
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 115 114 $58
92134 Imaging of retina 93 89 $37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 55 55 $104
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps 40 29 $20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 36 32 $52

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Ames Optometrist, average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $19.35

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,275
Patients
347
Total drug cost
$128,771
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 596 155 $10,462
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 194 58 $5,636
Timolol Maleate Generic 144 50 $2,007
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 54 25 $59,772
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 40 15 $518
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 39 17 $708
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 39 0 $19,995
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 37 0 $711
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 30 0 $10,459
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 24 14 $1,626

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chad Gidel's medical specialty?
Dr. Chad Gidel practices Optometrist in Ames, IA.
Where does Dr. Chad Gidel practice?
Dr. Chad Gidel practices at 2020 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 500108772. Office phone: 5152322450.
What is Dr. Chad Gidel's NPI?
Dr. Chad Gidel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316939127, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chad Gidel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chad Gidel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chad Gidel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.