DR. CHRISTA DENISE SMELKO PSY.D.
NPI 1578787693
Psychologist - Clinical in Helena, MT

Q: What is Christa Smelko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christa Smelko is 1578787693. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2007. The provider is also known as Christa Denise Schultz Psy.D..

Q: What is Christa Smelko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christa Smelko was last updated on February 22, 2024. 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.

Active since April 12, 2007PECOS Enrolled

2755 COLONIAL DRIVE, HELENA, MT 59601(406) 444-7500(406) 444-7588 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Christa Denise Smelko Psy.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTA DENISE SMELKO PSY.D. (NPI 1578787693) is an individual clinical provider in Helena, Montana, licensed in Montana (PSY-PSY-LIC-400) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578787693

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy103TC0700X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTA DENISE SMELKOCredential: PSY.D.

Location Address2755 COLONIAL DRIVEHelena, MT 59601-5539

Mailing AddressP.o. Box 5539Helena, MT 59604-5539 · (406) 444-7500 · Fax (406) 444-7588

Phone(406) 444-7500

Fax(406) 444-7588

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 12, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 2024

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 22, 2024

✔ NPI 1578787693 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code103TC0700X

License✔ Licensed in MT · PSY-PSY-LIC-400

Definition

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

2755 COLONIAL DRIVE, Helena, MT 59601

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Christa Denise Schultz Psy.d.

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.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. Christa Denise Smelko Psy.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 Christa Smelko reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Montana Children's Home & Hospital

Same address

Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility

2755 COLONIAL DR
Helena, MT 59601

Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Montana Childrens Home & Hospital
50 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1255704508 (406) 444-7500

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 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

$172.26 typical visit price

range $56.81 – $172.26

Typical copayment $43.06 (range $14.20 – $43.06)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$100.16 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.32

Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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 2

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

LISA MARIE ZIMMERMAN APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

2755 COLONIAL DRIVE
HELENA, MT 59601

Lewis And Clark County (406) 444-7500

ABDALLAH F ELIAS M.D.

Medical Genetics (Clinical Genetics (M.D.))

2755 COLONIAL DRIVE
HELENA, MT 59601

Lewis And Clark County (406) 444-7500

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 Christa Smelko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christa Smelko is 1578787693. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2007. The provider is also known as Christa Denise Schultz Psy.D..

Where is Christa Smelko located?

Christa Smelko practices at 2755 Colonial Drive, Helena, MT 59601. The listed phone number is (406) 444-7500.

What is Christa Smelko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 103TC0700X.

Is Christa Smelko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christa Smelko is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Christa Smelko's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christa Smelko reassigns Medicare benefits to Montana Children's Home & Hospital (Helena, 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 Christa Smelko's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christa Smelko accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP and PacificSource Health Plans list Christa Smelko 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 Christa Smelko was last updated on February 22, 2024. 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.