PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC
NPI 1912174996
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Great Falls, MT
NPI Status: Active since May 09, 2008
Contact Information
1621 MARKET PLACE DR
GREAT FALLS, MT
ZIP 59404
Phone: (406) 454-2202
Fax: (360) 807-7687
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Ambulatory Surgical
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 27D0998403
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 04-14-2028
About PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc, a provider established in Great Falls, Montana operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1912174996 assigned on May 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X with license number 10878 (MT). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Darla Pearson (Credentialing Specialist)
- NPI
- 1912174996
- Provider Name
- PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE INC PC
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1621 MARKET PLACE DR GREAT FALLS, MT 59404
- Location Phone
- (406) 454-2202
- Location Fax
- (360) 807-7687
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 1506 CHEHALIS, WA 98532
- Mailing Phone
- (360) 242-3008
- Mailing Fax
- (360) 807-7687
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-09-2008
- Last Update Date
- 06-20-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QA1903X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
- License No.
- 10878
- License State
- MT
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 261Q00000X | Ambulatory Health Care Facilities | Clinic/Center | |
| 2 | 261QS0132X | Ambulatory Health Care Facilities | Clinic/Center | 10878 (MT) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 201 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Gold PPO? 204 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Gold PPO? 901 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? 203 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? 308 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
- Peak PPO Bronze HDHP - PPO
- Peak PPO Bronze Standard - PPO
- Peak PPO Catastrophic - PPO
- Peak PPO Gold - PPO
- Peak PPO Gold Standard - PPO
- Peak PPO Silver - PPO
- Peak PPO Silver Standard - PPO
- Plus Bronze - PPO
- Plus Bronze Standard - PPO
- Plus Gold - PPO
- Plus Gold Standard - PPO
- Plus Silver Standard - PPO
- PEAK PPO BRONZE - PPO
- PEAK PPO BRONZE HDHP - PPO
- PEAK PPO GOLD - PPO
- PEAK PPO GOLD HDHP - PPO
- PEAK PPO SILVER - PPO
- PEAK PPO SILVER HDHP - PPO
- Plus Bronze HDHP - PPO
- Plus Gold HDHP - PPO
- Core Bronze HSA 10600 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 7500 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 8300 - EPO
- Core Gold 1500 - EPO
- Core Gold 3000 - EPO
- Core Silver 3500 - EPO
- Core Silver 4500 - EPO
- Core Silver 5000 - EPO
- Core Silver 7500 - EPO
- Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA - EPO
- Core Standard Gold - EPO
- Core Standard Silver - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Bronze HSA Plan Core - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Gold Plan Core - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Silver Plan Core - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
This is a two-part eye procedure. First, a cloudy lens (cataract) is removed from its outer layer and replaced with an artificial lens to improve vision. Second, a drainage device is inserted into the front part of the eye to manage fluid levels, preventing pressure build-up.
This service was performed 34 times for 19 patientsThis is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
This service was performed 358 times for 198 patientsThis procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.
This service was performed 150 times for 96 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 27D0998403
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- April 15, 2026
- Certificate Expiration Date
- April 14, 2028
- Laboratory Director
- KIMBERLY L. LUST RUEB
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Inc Pc to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1912174996, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1912174996, enumerated as an "organization" on May 09, 2008.
The provider is located at 1621 MARKET PLACE DR GREAT FALLS, MT 59404 and the phone number is (406) 454-2202.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
