Marchant Woodhouse Van Gerpen, MD
Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Marchant Woodhouse Van Gerpen is a Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Marchant Woodhouse Van Gerpen, MD has been part of the New Orleans medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Tulane University School of Medicine graduate since 1994, she brings 32+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and schizophrenia (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 332dNPPES updated 2025-06-25 · 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 = better90.8%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
24
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
273
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,782
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.63M
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Schizophrenia.
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
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$150 received from industry
8 transactions 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 Marchant Woodhouse Van Gerpen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Tulane University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 24, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Taxonomy: 2084P0805X
Education & Training
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
3100 General Degaulle Dr Ste a, New Orleans, LA 70114-6632
Differs from practice location
Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With Marchant Woodhouse Van Gerpen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Marchant Woodhouse Van Gerpen for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations — 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 Marchant Woodhouse Van Gerpen
NPI records show Dr. Van Gerpen as active with telehealth listed in New Orleans, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 568-3130.
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 Marchant Woodhouse Van Gerpen
Practice Location
5630 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127-3106
Mailing Address
3100 General Degaulle Dr Ste a, New Orleans, LA 70114-6632
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