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NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL
NPI 1952374183
Hospice Care, Community Based in Havre, MT

Active since February 08, 2006
30 13TH ST, HAVRE, MT 59501(406) 262-1302(406) 265-1651 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2025, Jul 10, 2025, May 8, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Northern Montana Hospital NPPES

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

NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL (NPI 1952374183), doing business as Bear Paw Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Havre, Montana and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. The organization lists Kevin A. Harada, President/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952374183
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameNORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL
Location Address30 13TH STHavre, MT 59501-5222
Mailing AddressPo Box 1231Havre, MT 59501-1231 · (406) 262-1302 · Fax (406) 265-1651
Phone(406) 262-1302
Fax(406) 265-1651
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialKevin A. HaradaPresident/ceo · (406) 262-1302
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1952374183 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MT · 11114
30 13TH ST, Havre, MT 59501
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBear Paw Hospice

Other Identifiers 2

Other000350040MT · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid0750023MT

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 ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Bear Paw Hospice (CMS certification number 271516), from CMS Care Compare.

Bear Paw Hospice

Hospice · Havre, MT
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number271516
CMS RegionRegion 8
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 12, 1996
Location30 W 13th StHavre, MT 59501 · Hill County
Phone(406) 262-1444

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
47 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
47 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
47 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
31 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
47 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
47 patient stays
95.7%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
23 patient stays
52.2%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
7/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 54
57.9%
Early live discharges
National percentile 99
25%
Late live discharges
National percentile 16
25%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 11
$9,447
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 5
6.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 43
7.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 23
86.2%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

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 Northern Montana Hospital's NPI number?

The NPI number for Northern Montana Hospital is 1952374183. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2006. The provider is doing business as Bear Paw Hospice.

Where is Northern Montana Hospital located?

Northern Montana Hospital is located at 30 13th St, Havre, MT 59501. The listed phone number is (406) 262-1302.

What is Northern Montana Hospital's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Is Northern Montana Hospital a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Bear Paw Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 271516), certified since December 12, 1996.

What insurance does Northern Montana Hospital accept?

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