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DR. BONNIE RAE GUNTER O.D.
NPI 1417996158
Optometrist in Missoula, MT

Active since June 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1429 S HIGGINS AVE, MISSOULA, MT 59801(406) 549-5550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Bonnie Rae Gunter O.d. NPPES

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

DR. BONNIE RAE GUNTER O.D. (NPI 1417996158) is an individual optometrist in Missoula, Montana, licensed in Montana (490) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417996158
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BONNIE RAE GUNTERCredential: O.D.
Location Address1429 S HIGGINS AVEMissoula, MT 59801-4251
Mailing Address4208 23rd AveMissoula, MT 59803-1147 · (406) 251-4249
Phone(406) 549-5550
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 2013
✔ NPI 1417996158 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 · 490
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.
1429 S HIGGINS AVE, Missoula, MT 59801
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans.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)

Dr. Bonnie Rae Gunter O.d. 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Bonnie Gunter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Leonard E. Vainio & David G. Vainio PC
71 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59801 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.

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 Bonnie Gunter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bonnie Gunter is 1417996158. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2006.

Where is Bonnie Gunter located?

Bonnie Gunter practices at 1429 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59801. The listed phone number is (406) 549-5550.

What is Bonnie Gunter's specialty?

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

Is Bonnie Gunter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bonnie Gunter is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Bonnie Gunter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bonnie Gunter reassigns Medicare benefits to Leonard E. Vainio & David G. Vainio PC (Anaconda, MT). The 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 Bonnie Gunter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bonnie Gunter accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans list Bonnie Gunter 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 Bonnie Gunter was last updated on September 25, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.