GEORGE FREDERICK HATCH JR. MD
NPI 1801857651
Ophthalmology in Billings, MT

Active since March 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1221 N 26TH ST, BILLINGS, MT 59101(406) 252-5681(406) 252-5025 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About George Frederick Hatch Jr. Md NPPES

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

GEORGE FREDERICK HATCH JR. MD (NPI 1801857651) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Billings, Montana, licensed in Montana (4288) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (1969).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801857651
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE FREDERICK HATCH JR.Credential: MD
Location Address1221 N 26TH STBillings, MT 59101-0232
Mailing Address1221 N 26th StBillings, MT 59101-0232 · (406) 252-5681 · Fax (406) 252-5025
Fax(406) 252-5025
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 1969
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1801857651 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MT · 4288✔ Licensed in MT · 7288
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1221 N 26TH ST, Billings, MT 59101

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid045617MT
Medicaid101048400WY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

George Frederick Hatch Jr. Md 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 ID42225724
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240724003172
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show George Hatch reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ophthalmology
1221 N 26TH ST
Billings, MT 59101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
103 S 3RD AVE
Edgar, WI 54426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 633 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
240 MAPLE ST
Woodruff, WI 54568
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 935 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinic/Center
209 PRENTICE STREET NORTH
Stevens Point, WI 54481
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 619 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 59101 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
3 suppliers19 claims19 services$53.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Spherocylinder, bifocal, plano to plus or minus 4.00d sphere, .12 to 2.00d cylinder, per lens V2203
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
2 suppliers17 claims30 services$42.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Ophthalmology
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Eyewear Supplier
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Ophthalmology
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Ophthalmology
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Ophthalmology
1221 N 26TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101

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 George Hatch's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Hatch is 1801857651. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2006.

Where is George Hatch located?

George Hatch practices at 1221 N 26th St, Billings, MT 59101. The listed phone number is (406) 252-5681.

What is George Hatch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is George Hatch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Hatch 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 organizations bill Medicare for George Hatch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), George Hatch reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Eye Physicians & Surgeons PLLC (Billings, MT), Aspirus Wausau Hospital Inc (Edgar, WI), Aspirus Rhinelander & Tomahawk Hospitals & Clinics, Inc. (Woodruff, WI) and Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc. (Stevens Point, WI). 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 George Hatch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does George Hatch accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan and HealthPartners list George Hatch 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 George Hatch was last updated on April 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.