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RUTH STORY LCPC
NPI 1700173499
Counselor - Mental Health in Butte, MT

Active since July 01, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 BASIN CREEK RD, BUTTE, MT 59701(406) 496-6314 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ruth Story Lcpc NPPES

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

RUTH STORY LCPC (NPI 1700173499) is an individual mental health provider in Butte, Montana, licensed in Montana (1534) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700173499
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameRUTH STORYCredential: LCPC
Location Address55 BASIN CREEK RDButte, MT 59701-9704
Mailing Address613 1st Ave EThree Forks, MT 59752-8944 · (406) 579-7649
Phone(406) 496-6314
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1700173499 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in MT · 1534
55 BASIN CREEK RD, Butte, MT 59701
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1477745370MT

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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ruth Story Lcpc 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 ID4880046580
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240118001573
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 Ruth Story reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ncenter, LLC
72 mi
Mental Health
1001 W OAK ST STE 205
Bozeman, MT 59715
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124435730 (406) 599-2492

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 2

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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
299 services28 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
20 services20 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

SCOTT W RICHARDSON LCPC
Counselor (Professional)
55 BASIN CREEK RD
BUTTE, MT 59701
Silver Bow County (406) 496-6314
CHAD GLEN STEWART
Counselor (Professional)
55 BASIN CREEK RD
BUTTE, MT 59701
Silver Bow County (406) 497-7907
PEGGY JANE WOLSTEIN PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
55 BASIN CREEK RD
BUTTE, MT 59701
Silver Bow County (406) 491-2174
MS. MOLLY M. MOLLOY MSW, LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
55 BASIN CREEK RD
BUTTE, MT 59701
Silver Bow County (406) 533-2713
BROOKE DOYLE LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
55 BASIN CREEK RD
BUTTE, MT 59701
Silver Bow County (406) 497-7907
KRISTINA CLARE ROONEY LCPC
Counselor (Mental Health)
55 BASIN CREEK RD
BUTTE, MT 59701
Silver Bow County (406) 496-6314
MRS. CONNIE JO DORWART I
Counselor (Mental Health)
55 BASIN CREEK RD
BUTTE, MT 59701
Silver Bow County (406) 496-6314
MRS. ANGELA BLACK MSC, LCPC
Counselor (Mental Health)
55 BASIN CREEK RD
BUTTE, MT 59701
Silver Bow County (406) 496-6314

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 Ruth Story's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Story is 1700173499. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2011.

Where is Ruth Story located?

Ruth Story practices at 55 Basin Creek Rd, Butte, MT 59701. The listed phone number is (406) 496-6314.

What is Ruth Story's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Ruth Story enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth Story 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 organization bills Medicare for Ruth Story's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ruth Story reassigns Medicare benefits to Ncenter, LLC (Bozeman, 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 Ruth Story's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ruth Story accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list Ruth Story 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 Ruth Story was last updated on January 10, 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.