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CHAD M SWANSON OD
NPI 1336151836
Optometrist in Helena, MT

Active since August 13, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
3116 SADDLE DR, SUITE 3, HELENA, MT 59601(406) 443-4040(406) 443-0773 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Chad M Swanson Od NPPES

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

CHAD M SWANSON OD (NPI 1336151836) is an individual optometrist in Helena, Montana, licensed in Montana (772) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336151836
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHAD M SWANSONCredential: OD
Location Address3116 SADDLE DR, SUITE 3Helena, MT 59601-8637
Mailing Address3116 Saddle Dr, Suite 3Helena, MT 59601-8637 · (406) 443-4040 · Fax (406) 443-0773
Phone(406) 443-4040
Fax(406) 443-0773
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 2012
✔ NPI 1336151836 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 · 772
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.
3116 SADDLE DR, Helena, MT 59601
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified000025163MT
Medicaid0483837MT
Medicare UPINV03377

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Chad M Swanson Od has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2020 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2020
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59601 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

MARISSA ROSE ROSE
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
3116 SADDLE DR
HELENA, MT 59601
Lewis And Clark County (406) 443-4040
DR. NATHAN AARON SANDERS D.O.
Otolaryngology
3116 SADDLE DR, SUITE 4
HELENA, MT 59601
Lewis And Clark County (406) 204-2409
MS. KELLIE A. WENDT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3116 SADDLE DR, STE. 2
HELENA, MT 59601
Lewis And Clark County (406) 449-9100
DR. SCOTT RICHARD PARGOT DO
Otolaryngology
3116 SADDLE DR, STE 4
HELENA, MT 59601
Lewis And Clark County (406) 457-4160
DR. NICHOLAS K FORD D.O.
Anesthesiology
3116 SADDLE DR, SUITE 2
HELENA, MT 59601
Lewis And Clark County (406) 449-9100
NATHAN A SANDERS DO PC
Otolaryngology (Facial Plastic Surgery)
3116 SADDLE DR, SUITE 3
HELENA, MT 59601
Lewis And Clark County (406) 431-3280
JANSON RIGBY DO
Ophthalmology
3116 SADDLE DR
HELENA, MT 59601
Lewis And Clark County (406) 443-4040
BIG SKY ANESTHETICS PC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
3116 SADDLE DR, SUITE #2
HELENA, MT 59601
Lewis And Clark County (406) 449-9100

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 Chad Swanson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chad Swanson is 1336151836. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2006.

Where is Chad Swanson located?

Chad Swanson practices at 3116 Saddle Dr Suite 3, Helena, MT 59601. The listed phone number is (406) 443-4040.

What is Chad Swanson's specialty?

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

Is Chad Swanson enrolled in Medicare?

No. Chad Swanson has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chad Swanson was last updated on February 22, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.