Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gerald Skiba, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Alpena, MI

  • NPI 1982689022
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2368 US 23 S
Alpena, MI 497074546
(989) 356-9096
fax (989) 356-3968
Mailing address
2368 US 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 13, 2008
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #GS003032
Medicaid
MI #2712967

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982689022. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,066
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$84,237
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 199 141 $121
92250 Photography of the retina 188 183 $35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 150 148 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 110 84 $86
92134 Imaging of retina 102 73 $37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 72 40 $82
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 72 54 $57
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 63 47 $31
92284 Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report 40 34 $42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 31 31 $160

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Alpena Optometrist, average services per provider: 66. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$223
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $127.26
CooperVision INC. 1 $65.01
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 2 $31.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$223

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
371
Patients
138
Total drug cost
$33,223
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 185 53 $4,187
Timolol Maleate Generic 62 20 $944
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 36 11 $776
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 26 19 $993
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 25 22 $400
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 23 13 $25,709
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 14 0 $212

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gerald Skiba's medical specialty?
Dr. Gerald Skiba practices Optometrist in Alpena, MI.
Where does Dr. Gerald Skiba practice?
Dr. Gerald Skiba practices at 2368 US 23 S, Alpena, MI 497074546. Office phone: 9893569096.
What is Dr. Gerald Skiba's NPI?
Dr. Gerald Skiba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982689022, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gerald Skiba accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gerald Skiba accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gerald Skiba commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.