JAMES BEARD OD
NPI 1386213817
Optometrist in Billings, MT

Q: What is James Beard's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Beard is 1386213817. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2021.

Q: What is James Beard's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Beard was last updated on January 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since June 19, 2021PECOS Enrolled

3880 ZOO DR, BILLINGS, MT 59106(406) 578-8348 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 19, 2026, Jul 24, 2023, Jun 19, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About James Beard Od NPPES

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

JAMES BEARD OD (NPI 1386213817) is an individual optometrist in Billings, Montana, licensed in Utah (12448076-9934) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386213817

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES BEARDCredential: OD

Location Address3880 ZOO DRBillings, MT 59106-3963

Mailing Address3880 Zoo DrBillings, MT 59106-3963

Phone(406) 578-8348

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJune 19, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2026

✔ NPI 1386213817 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in UT · 12448076-9934✔ Licensed in WA · OD61157351✔ Licensed in MT · OPT-OPT-LIC-4602

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.

3880 ZOO DR, Billings, MT 59106

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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 Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James Beard Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59106 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.

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