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DR. ERNEST SMITH
NPI 1790979730
Family Medicine in Havre, MT

Active since September 04, 2007PECOS Enrolled

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2025, Nov 5, 2024, May 8, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Ernest Smith NPPES

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

DR. ERNEST SMITH (NPI 1790979730) is an individual family medicine provider in Havre, Montana, licensed in Montana (8290) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790979730
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST SMITH
Location Address30 13TH STHavre, MT 59501-5222
Mailing AddressPo Box 1231Havre, MT 59501-1231 · (406) 265-2211
Phone(406) 262-1302
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1790979730 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MT · 8290
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
30 13TH ST, Havre, MT 59501
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, PacificSource Health Plans.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)

Dr. Ernest Smith 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 59501 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
$87.97 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 20

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

HILLARY RIGGIN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
30 13TH ST
HAVRE, MT 59501
Hill County (406) 265-2211
NORTHERN MONTANA HEALTH CARE INC.
General Practice
30 13TH ST
HAVRE, MT 59501
Hill County (406) 265-2211
MRS. KATHERINE GERTRUDE CHRISTECK RD
Dietitian, Registered
30 13TH ST
HAVRE, MT 59501
Hill County (406) 265-2211
DR. WALTER SMITH DO
Radiology (Body Imaging)
30 13TH ST
HAVRE, MT 59501
Hill County (406) 265-2211
KIMBERLY ROWLAND CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
30 13TH ST
HAVRE, MT 59501
Hill County (406) 265-2211
SABRINA L HAMILTON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
30 13TH ST
HAVRE, MT 59501
Hill County (406) 265-2211
DR. DONALD SAWDEY DO
Family Medicine
30 13TH ST
HAVRE, MT 59501
Hill County (406) 265-2211
DR. STEPHEN L. BECHDOLT M.D.
Specialist
30 13TH ST
HAVRE, MT 59501
Hill County (406) 262-1305

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 Ernest Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Smith is 1790979730. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 4, 2007.

Where is Ernest Smith located?

Ernest Smith practices at 30 13th St, Havre, MT 59501. The listed phone number is (406) 262-1302.

What is Ernest Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ernest Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Smith is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Ernest Smith accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and PacificSource Health Plans list Ernest Smith 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 Ernest Smith was last updated on October 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.