Summary

Dr. Gehrig works in Lake Charles, LA and 1 other location and specializes in Optometry. Dr. Gehrig is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, Spanish
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Melvin M Gehrig has 2 locations

The Eye Clinic

1767 Imperial BlvdLake Charles, LA 70605
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Ochsner Health Center Covington

1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OptometryOptometryOptometryOptometry
Accepts New Patients
25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks French, Spanish
Lake Charles , LASulphur , LALake Charles , LASulphur , LA
Med School: University Of Houston College Of Optometry
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melvin M Gehrig

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Humana
  • March Vision Care
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melvin M Gehrig has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melvin M Gehrig has the following area of expertise

  • Optometrist

Certifications, License, & Education

Dr. Melvin M Gehrig holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Doctor Of Optometry with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

NPI Number

Dr. Gehrig's NPI number is 1932181427.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Melvin Gehrig accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Melvin Gehrig speak?
Dr. Melvin Gehrig speaks French and Spanish.
Does Dr. Melvin Gehrig accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Melvin Gehrig has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Melvin Gehrig affiliated with?
Dr. Melvin Gehrig is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

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