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JAMES BEARD OD
NPI 1386213817
Optometrist in Billings, MT

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: October 25, 2026.

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

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 Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show James Beard reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Visionworks, Inc.
380 mi
Optometrist
635 E 400 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1154699445 (Wisconsin), NPI 1063579837 (Pennsylvania)
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649203381 (801) 531-7513
Aeg Washington Professional PC
657 mi
Optometrist
12310 NE 8TH ST STE 101
Bellevue, WA 98005
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134835176 (425) 455-0001
Shoptikal LLC
774 mi
Eyewear Supplier
2220 BADGER DR
Hudson, WI 54016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851982771 (715) 954-6063
Vision Pro II Inc
793 mi
Optometrist
1344 W ARROWHEAD RD
Duluth, MN 55811
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982756789 (218) 728-6211
Aeg Pennsylvania Professional Inc
1,490 mi
Optometrist
1201 S BRADDOCK AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 165 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851958854 (412) 731-2020
Empire Vision Center Inc
1,610 mi
Optometrist
2921 ERIE BLVD E
Syracuse, NY 13224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750358826 (315) 446-3145

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

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

CARRIE MATTHAES PHARMD
Pharmacist
3880 ZOO DR
BILLINGS, MT 59106
Yellowstone County (406) 601-8283
LINDY JEAN SCOFIELD PHARMACIST
Pharmacist
3880 ZOO DR
BILLINGS, MT 59106
Yellowstone County (406) 601-8283
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
Eyewear Supplier
3880 ZOO DR
BILLINGS, MT 59106
Yellowstone County (406) 601-8281
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
Hearing Aid Equipment
3880 ZOO DR
BILLINGS, MT 59106
Yellowstone County (406) 601-8281
MOUNTAIN WEST VISION, PLLC
Optometrist
3880 ZOO DR
BILLINGS, MT 59106
Yellowstone County (406) 578-8348
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
3880 ZOO DR
BILLINGS, MT 59106
Yellowstone County (406) 601-8283
SARA SMITH PHARMD
Pharmacist
3880 ZOO DR
BILLINGS, MT 59106
Yellowstone County (406) 601-8283

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 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.

Where is James Beard located?

James Beard practices at 3880 Zoo Dr, Billings, MT 59106. The listed phone number is (406) 578-8348.

What is James Beard's specialty?

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

Is James Beard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Beard is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Beard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Beard reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Visionworks, Inc. (Salt Lake City, UT), Aeg Washington Professional PC (Bellevue, WA), Shoptikal LLC (Hudson, WI), Vision Pro II Inc (Duluth, MN), Aeg Pennsylvania Professional Inc (Pittsburgh, PA) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 James Beard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Beard accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 19 other insurers list James Beard 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 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 9 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.