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JOSEPH STEELE LEMAY OD
NPI 1356911473
Optometrist in Belgrade, MT

Active since June 30, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.2/100
CMS Quality Rating
91 W MADISON AVE, BELGRADE, MT 59714(406) 388-1988 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Joseph Steele Lemay Od NPPES

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

JOSEPH STEELE LEMAY OD (NPI 1356911473) is an individual optometrist in Belgrade, Montana, licensed in Montana (OPT-OPT-LIC-4519) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Bozeman, and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356911473
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH STEELE LEMAYCredential: OD
Location Address91 W MADISON AVEBelgrade, MT 59714-3915
Mailing Address4265 Fallon StBozeman, MT 59718-6797 · (406) 587-0668
Phone(406) 388-1988
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1356911473 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 · OPT-OPT-LIC-4519
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.
91 W MADISON AVE, Belgrade, MT 59714
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14265 Fallon StBozeman, MT 59718-6797 · Phone (406) 587-0668

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, PacificSource Health Plans and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Steele Lemay Od 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 ID5698157998
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220803002033
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Lemay reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Advanced Eyecare LLC
8.0 mi
Optometrist
4265 FALLON ST, SUITE 1
Bozeman, MT 59718
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629283155 (406) 587-0668
Leonard E. Vainio & David G. Vainio PC
89 mi
Optometrist
100 W PARK AVE
Anaconda, MT 59711
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053342006 (406) 563-6471

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.
55 services42 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
54 services54 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
30 services30 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59714 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.

91.2/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.4
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DR JODY L FINK LLC
Optometrist
91 W MADISON AVE, SUITE B
BELGRADE, MT 59714
Gallatin County (406) 388-2488
DR. KYLE D MCMURRAY OD
Optometrist
91 W MADISON AVE, STE B
BELGRADE, MT 59714
Gallatin County (406) 388-1988
DR. JODY LYNN FINK O.D.
Optometrist
91 W MADISON AVE
BELGRADE, MT 59714
Gallatin County (406) 388-1988
DR. DOUGLAS J KIMBALL DO
Optometrist
91 W MADISON AVE, SUITE B
BELGRADE, MT 59714
Gallatin County (406) 388-1988

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 Joseph Lemay's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Lemay is 1356911473. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2021.

Where is Joseph Lemay located?

Joseph Lemay practices at 91 W Madison Ave, Belgrade, MT 59714. The listed phone number is (406) 388-1988.

What is Joseph Lemay's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Lemay enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Lemay is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Lemay's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Lemay reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Advanced Eyecare LLC (Bozeman, MT) and Leonard E. Vainio & David G. Vainio PC (Anaconda, MT). Each 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 Joseph Lemay's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Lemay accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list Joseph Lemay 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 Joseph Lemay was last updated on November 29, 2023. 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.