Ira Eugene Gaddy, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Ira Eugene Gaddy is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ira Eugene Gaddy, M.D. specializes in psychiatry & neurology, serving patients in New Orleans, LA in group practice. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1830dNPPES updated 2021-05-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.2 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
84
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
105
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,094
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $109k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$30 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ira Eugene Gaddy's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Tulane University School of Medicine
Board certified · May 18, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ira Eugene Gaddy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ira Eugene Gaddy for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to New Orleans required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ira Eugene Gaddy
NPI records show Dr. Gaddy as active with telehealth listed in New Orleans, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 988-4272.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ira Eugene Gaddy
Practice Location
1440 Canal St Tb 53, New Orleans, LA 70112-2703
Mailing Address
1440 Canal St Tb 53, New Orleans, LA 70112-2703
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