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Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

3421 N Causeway Boulevard Suite 202
Metairie, LA 70002

(504) 832-6612

Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD is a dermatologist in Metairie, LA specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Office Locations

3421 N Causeway Boulevard Suite 202
Metairie, LA 70002

(504) 832-6612

(504) 832-6613

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

removal of lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin lesion destruction

skin procedures

In 2024, Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD had a list price for removal of lesion (e.g. growth), removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. 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 Affordability:

removal of benign skin lesion

In 2012, Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD had a list price for removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. 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. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	345
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	260
skin procedures	260

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	336
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	244
skin procedures	244

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	36
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	359
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	275
skin procedures	275

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	38
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	374
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	265
skin procedures	265

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	80
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	60
doctor visit	349
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	237
skin procedures	237

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	36
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	361
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	275
skin procedures	275

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	34
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	380
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	280
skin procedures	280

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	20
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	343
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	252
skin procedures	252

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	26
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	285
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	206
skin procedures	206

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	312
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	229
skin procedures	229

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	25
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	298
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	207
skin procedures	207

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	22
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	380
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	252
skin procedures	252

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	27
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2023

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA during 2024 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	407
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	225
skin procedures	225

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	19
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD in 2024

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated as a dermatologist in Metairie, LA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	348
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	246
skin procedures	246

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD.

**Gender**
Female	139
Male	119

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	234
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	27
75 to 84	76
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	138

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	3

Education & Training

She has a state license in Louisiana.

Licensed In: Louisiana

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michelle S. Gerdes, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Aqua Pharmaceuticals	$41,088 DERMATOLOGICAL PRODUCTS $21,937	Acticlate $7,730	VERDESO $4,568	XOLEGEL $3,241	Fluoroplex $488	Other $3,125
AbbVie, Inc.	$6,159 Humira $5,852	Skyrizi $190	$117
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$5,174 SOLODYN $3,978	VANOS $1,077	ZYCLARA $25	LOCOIDLOTION $18	ZIANA $18	Other $57
AbbVie Inc.	$4,023 Skyrizi $2,039	Rinvoq $1,166	Humira $678	BOTOX $56	$85
Ranbaxy Inc.	$3,887 $3,887
Other	$22,076 DUPIXENT $2,603	COSENTYX $1,622	Tremfya $1,264	TALTZ $1,125	Sotyktu $779	Other $14,683

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$33,350
Food and Beverage	$31,243
Travel and Lodging	$5,342
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$5,175
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,082
Other	$4,214

Biography

Dr. Michelle Gerdes specializes in dermatology (skin disorders) and practices in Metairie, LA. She is professionally affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.