In 2023, Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), eye tests, ophthalmic ultrasound, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

intraocular lens implant

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for anterior segment surgery, cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, and simple cataract surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

comprehensive eye exam

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

By Affordability:

fundus photography

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD performed more anterior segment surgery, comprehensive eye exam, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for fundus photography, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	735
eye procedures	435

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	825
eye procedures	598
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	389

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	84
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	818
eye procedures	889
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	373

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	78
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	311
eye procedures	835

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD.

**Gender**
Male	512
Female	678

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	144
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1547
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	364

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	85
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1259

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	270

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	74
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1160
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	243

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	73
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1290

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	280

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1114

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	250

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	81
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	394
eye procedures	694

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	238

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	73
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	252
eye procedures	657

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	197

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	65
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated as an optometrist in Alpena, MI were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	555
eye procedures	952
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	298

**Age**
75 to 84	184
85 and over	68
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Michigan.

Licensed In: Michigan

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gerald Arthur Skiba II, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$527 Contact Lenses $124	$403
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$480 Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $480
Marco Ophthalmic, Inc.	$458 OPD-III $458
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$275 Acuvue $206	Soft contact lenses $69
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$222 ULTRA $222
Other	$822 P200TxE $90	TEARCARE SYSTEM $84	Precision 1 $83	LUMIGAN $75	MyDay Contact Lens $63	Other $427

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,964
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500
Travel and Lodging	$193
Entertainment	$90
Gift	$35
Other	$4

Biography

Dr. Gerald Skiba specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Alpena, MI. Dr. Skiba obtained a license to practice in Michigan.

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