US DEPT OF HHS
NPI 1053487991
Clinic/Center in Lame Deer, MT

Active since November 24, 2006
100 CHEYENNE AVE, LAME DEER, MT 59043(406) 477-4400(406) 477-4427 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 21, 2025, Aug 27, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Us Dept Of Hhs NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

US DEPT OF HHS (NPI 1053487991), doing business as Lame Deer Health Center, is a healthcare organization registered as a clinic/center in Lame Deer, Montana and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Debby D Bends, Service Unit Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053487991
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261Q00000X
Legal Business NameUS DEPT OF HHS
Location Address100 CHEYENNE AVELame Deer, MT 59043
Mailing AddressP.o. Box 70Lame Deer, MT 59043 · (406) 477-4400 · Fax (406) 477-4427
Fax(406) 477-4427
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDebby D BendsService Unit Director · (406) 477-4410
Enumeration DateNovember 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 21, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1053487991 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/CenterAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261Q00000X
Definition
A facility or distinct part of one used for the diagnosis and treatment of outpatients. Clinic/Center is irregularly defined, sometimes being limited to organizations serving specialized treatment requirements or distinct patient/client groups (e.g., radiology, poor, and public health).
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedNon-emergency Medical Transport (VAN)Taxonomy 343900000X
100 CHEYENNE AVE, Lame Deer, MT 59043

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsLame Deer Health Center

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Us Dept Of Hhs is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

301

Medicare enrollment records show 301 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Us Dept Of Hhs, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 31

Nurse Practitioner70
Emergency Medicine51
Family Practice35
Internal Medicine23
Clinical Psychologist15
Optometry15
Dentist12
General Practice12
23 other specialties68

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 301
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1649332578
100 CHEYENNE AVE
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-4518
✔ PECOSSame address
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1215005335
100 CHEYENNE AVE.
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-4484
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1720392210
420 N CHEYENNE AVE
Lame Deer, MT 59043
(406) 477-4488
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831565423
10110 SOUTH 7650 EAST
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3500
✔ PECOS38 mi
Optometry
NPI 1790047819
10110 SOUTH 7650 EAST
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3465
✔ PECOS38 mi
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1528173630
10110 SOUTH 7650 EAST
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3370
✔ Accepts Medicare38 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1073740288
10110 SOUTH 7650 EAST
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare38 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1770843252
10110 SOUTH 7650 EAST
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3553
38 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1992731566
1 HOSPITAL ROAD CROW NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN HOSPITAL
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3321
✔ PECOS38 mi
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1154860013
SOUTH 7650 EAST 1010
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3442
38 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1760621544
1010 SOUTH 7650 EAST CROW NORTHERN CHEYENNE INDIAN HOSP
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3558
✔ PECOS38 mi
Optometry
NPI 1003918384
1000 HOSPITAL ROAD CROW INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE- OPTOMETRY
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3313
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare39 mi
Dentist
NPI 1467867895
10110 SOUTH 7650 EAST
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3470
✔ PECOS39 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1023166840
402 N CENTER AVE
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 655-4103
✔ PECOS46 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1538108204
16 N MILES AVE
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-2205
✔ PECOS46 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1912019951
208 N BROADWAY STE 423
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 896-8427
✔ PECOS90 mi
General Surgery
NPI 1508068834
801 N 29TH ST
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 238-2500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare90 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1427009570
2900 12TH AVE N STE 204E
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 237-5001
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare90 mi
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1770034472
134 GRAND AVE
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 534-1300
✔ PECOS90 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1629065891
1245 N 29TH ST
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-5658
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare90 mi
See all 301 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Us Dept Of Hhs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Us Dept Of Hhs is 1053487991. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 24, 2006. The provider is doing business as Lame Deer Health Center.

Where is Us Dept Of Hhs located?

Us Dept Of Hhs is located at 100 Cheyenne Ave, Lame Deer, MT 59043. The listed phone number is (406) 477-4400.

What is Us Dept Of Hhs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261Q00000X.

Is Us Dept Of Hhs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Us Dept Of Hhs is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Us Dept Of Hhs?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 301 clinicians in 31 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Us Dept Of Hhs. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (70), Emergency Medicine (51) and Family Practice (35). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Us Dept Of Hhs accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Mountain Health CO-OP list Us Dept Of Hhs as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Us Dept Of Hhs was last updated on February 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.