DR. RICHARD CRAIG SLATER D.O.
NPI 1285928754
Urology in Great Falls, MT

Q: What is Richard Slater's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Slater is 1285928754. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2011. The provider is also known as Dr. Rick Craig Slater D.O..

Q: What is Richard Slater's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Slater was last updated on April 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.

Active since June 02, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

80.46/100

CMS Quality Rating

1401 25TH ST S, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405(406) 731-8888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2024, Apr 5, 2021, Mar 19, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Richard Craig Slater D.o. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD CRAIG SLATER D.O. (NPI 1285928754) is an individual urology provider in Great Falls, Montana, licensed in Montana (55122) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285928754

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208800000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD CRAIG SLATERCredential: D.O.

Location Address1401 25TH ST SGreat Falls, MT 59405-5183

Mailing Address1401 25th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405-5183 · (406) 731-8888

Phone(406) 731-8888

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJune 2, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2024

✔ NPI 1285928754 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208800000X

License✔ Licensed in MT · 55122

Definition

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

1401 25TH ST S, Great Falls, MT 59405

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Rick Craig Slater D.o.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Craig Slater D.o. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3173800695

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170509002870

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 21

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

417 services358 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

334 services255 patients

Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 52000

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light, called an endoscope, to examine the bladder and urethra. It helps in identifying any abnormalities or issues that may be causing discomfort or other symptoms.

164 services119 patients

Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube 51702

This procedure involves placing a temporary tube into your bladder to help with urine flow. It's done when the body can't naturally remove urine. The tube is inserted through a small opening and allows urine to drain into a bag. It's usually a short-term solution.

95 services19 patients

Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder 51720

This procedure involves introducing a medication into the bladder to help fight off harmful cells. A small tube is gently placed into the area where urine exits the body. Through this tube, the medication is delivered directly into the bladder for maximum effectiveness.

85 services15 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

45 services45 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

44 services44 patients

Biopsy of prostate gland 55700

A biopsy of the prostate gland is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is taken from your body's internal gland, located near the bladder, for testing. This helps in diagnosing potential health issues. It's usually done with a fine needle and imaging technology for accuracy.

41 services41 patients

Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum 76872

An ultrasound scan of the pelvic region through the rectum is a medical procedure where a small, smooth device is gently inserted into the rectum. This device uses sound waves to create images of the internal structures in the lower abdomen, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning.

41 services41 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

37 services31 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

29 services29 patients

Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation 51700

Bladder irrigation and/or instillation is a process where a sterile solution is introduced into the bladder to cleanse it or deliver medication. This procedure helps manage certain bladder conditions, ensuring optimal bladder health.

24 services23 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

24 services17 patients

Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope 52332

This procedure involves placing a small, flexible tube (stent) in your body's drainage system to help urine flow from the kidneys to the bladder. An endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, is used for precise placement.

22 services21 patients

Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope 52287

This procedure involves the use of a thin, flexible tube with a light (endoscope) for internal examination. A chemical is then injected to help eliminate specific issues in the bladder. It's a standard and safe process.

19 services16 patients

Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope 52356

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube (endoscope) to locate and break down kidney stones in the ureter. After this, a small tube (stent) is inserted to help maintain an open pathway for urine to flow.

16 services15 patients

Removal of prostate gland using an electrocautery knife through urethra with control of bleeding using an endoscope 52601

This procedure involves the careful removal of a small gland located in the lower body using a special heated knife, inserted through a natural body passage. An endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, helps to manage any bleeding. The aim is to alleviate discomfort and improve overall health.

15 services15 patients

Destruction of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, less than 0.5 cm 52224

This procedure involves using a special instrument called an endoscope to remove a small growth in your bladder and urethra. It's a minimally invasive procedure and the growth being treated is less than half a centimeter in size.

13 services13 patients

Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm 52235

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tool called an endoscope to examine and remove a growth in your bladder and urethra. The growth size ranges from 2.0-5.0 cm. This is done to ensure your urinary system functions properly.

13 services13 patients

Shock wave crushing of kidney stones 50590

Shock wave crushing of kidney stones, also known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), is a non-invasive treatment. It involves the use of sound waves to break down kidney stones into small pieces that can easily pass through your urinary tract.

11 services11 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Benefis Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number270012

Location1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Great Falls Clinic Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number270086

Location3010 15th Avenue SouthGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County

Emergency services

Benefis Teton Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Choteau, MT

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number271307

Location915 4th St NWChoteau, MT 59422 · Teton County

Emergency services

Pondera Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Conrad, MT

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number271324

Location805 Sunset BlvdConrad, MT 59425 · Pondera County

Emergency services

Northern Montana Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Havre, MT

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number271348

Location30 13th StHavre, MT 59501 · Hill County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$130.52 typical visit price

range $56.81 – $172.26

Typical copayment $32.63 (range $14.20 – $43.06)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$70.82 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.32

Typical copayment $17.70 (range $4.56 – $35.08)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.46/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

93.1

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

62.61

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

38%141 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

39%445 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

96%2,083 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

95%1,042 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

99%646 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

55%1,003 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

41%442 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 540 patients

Patients tobacco: 22% · 69 patients

88%540 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

94%1,003 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

16%1,003 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

32%1,003 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 17

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

4 suppliers42 claims62 services$19.38 avg. paid by Medicare

Urinary catheter anchoring device, adhesive skin attachment, each A4333

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

5 suppliers32 claims194 services$2.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Urinary catheter anchoring device, leg strap, each A4334

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

4 suppliers27 claims43 services$4.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Indwelling catheter; foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4338

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

4 suppliers15 claims23 services$9.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4351

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N

5 suppliers73 claims9,950 services$1.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Intermittent urinary catheter; coude (curved) tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomeric, or hydrophilic, etc.), each A4352

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF008N

3 suppliers28 claims3,421 services$4.53 avg. paid by Medicare

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

6 suppliers120 claims260 services$7.25 avg. paid by Medicare

Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, vinyl, with or without tube, with straps, each A4358

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

5 suppliers61 claims194 services$5.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Skin barrier; solid, 4 x 4 or equivalent; each A4362

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

2 suppliers22 claims450 services$2.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each A4385

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

3 suppliers54 claims1,310 services$4.75 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy belt with peristomal hernia support A4396

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

2 suppliers11 claims11 services$39.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4409

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

3 suppliers26 claims645 services$5.63 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy pouch, urinary, with extended wear barrier attached, with built-in convexity, with faucet-type tap with valve (1 piece), each A4430

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

2 suppliers21 claims425 services$7.56 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy pouch, urinary; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with faucet-type tap with valve (2 piece), each A4432

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

2 suppliers24 claims600 services$3.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches A4452

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

1 supplier12 claims280 services$0.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Adhesive remover, wipes, any type, each A4456

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

3 suppliers49 claims2,750 services$0.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each A5120

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

4 suppliers54 claims2,165 services$0.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RETTE MARIE RILEY OLSEN DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)