Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Elizabeth Gauger, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Cedar Rapids, IA

  • NPI 1285950915
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1650 1St Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 524025431
(319) 362-3937

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 17, 2015
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Iowa #43073 · Oklahoma #30416 · Minnesota #59899
Medicaid
OK #200536140A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285950915. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,678
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$419,014
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 661 633 $121
92134 Imaging of retina 657 133 $19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 236 181 $85
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 230 20 $870
67028 Injection of drug into eye 213 43 $114
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 129 129 $120
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 110 54 $16
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 104 46 $23
J3590 Unclassified biologics 94 23 $89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 71 71 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 176. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$139
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $121.87
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $16.88

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$139

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,124
Patients
455
Total drug cost
$50,710
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 313 92 $4,050
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 162 90 $5,754
Timolol Maleate Generic 122 40 $1,616
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 111 25 $3,767
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 93 67 $886
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 62 34 $2,469
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 59 51 $812
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 45 11 $1,081
Ofloxacin Generic 42 25 $581
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 32 20 $877

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Elizabeth Gauger's medical specialty?
Dr. Elizabeth Gauger practices Ophthalmology Physician in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Where does Dr. Elizabeth Gauger practice?
Dr. Elizabeth Gauger practices at 1650 1St Ave Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 524025431. Office phone: 3193623937.
What is Dr. Elizabeth Gauger's NPI?
Dr. Elizabeth Gauger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285950915, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Gauger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Elizabeth Gauger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Elizabeth Gauger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.