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COLUMBIA FALLS EYECARE, PC
NPI 1285831370
Optometrist in Columbia Falls, MT

Active since July 02, 2007
1128 3RD AVE E, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912(406) 892-4140(406) 892-4146 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Columbia Falls Eyecare, Pc NPPES

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

COLUMBIA FALLS EYECARE, PC (NPI 1285831370) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Columbia Falls, Montana and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. The organization lists Troy R Ypma, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285831370
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameCOLUMBIA FALLS EYECARE, PC
Location Address1128 3RD AVE EColumbia Falls, MT 59912
Mailing Address1128 3rd Ave EColumbia Falls, MT 59912 · (406) 892-4140 · Fax (406) 892-4146
Phone(406) 892-4140
Fax(406) 892-4146
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTroy R YpmaPresident · (406) 892-4140
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1285831370 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MT · 768
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1128 3RD AVE E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
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Other Identifiers 1

Other610936600MT · Dol Provider Number

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Columbia Falls Eyecare, Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Troy Ypma, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1588799860
1128 3RD AVE E
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-4140
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mark Fischer, OD
Optometry
NPI 1770347569
440 N ALVERNON WAY
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 327-6211
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,127 mi

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 Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC is 1285831370. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2007.

Where is Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC located?

Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC is located at 1128 3rd Ave E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. The listed phone number is (406) 892-4140.

What is Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC. 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC 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 Columbia Falls Eyecare, PC was last updated on December 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.