THRIFTY DRUG STORE INC
NPI 1972514487
Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy in Anaconda, MT
About Thrifty Drug Store Inc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
THRIFTY DRUG STORE INC (NPI 1972514487), doing business as Thrifty Drug, is a healthcare organization registered as a community/retail pharmacy in Anaconda, Montana and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Michael Richards, President, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Thrifty Drug Store Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Revalidation Due Date
Revalidation due by October 31, 2026
Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.
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.
Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 2
Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Thrifty Drug Store carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.
Thrifty Drug Store
DMEPOS supplier · Anaconda, MTOperated by Thrifty Drug Store IncDoes not accept Medicare assignment
Thrifty Drug Store has not agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount; confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.
Medicare Product Categories
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Thrifty Drug Store Inc's NPI number?
The NPI number for Thrifty Drug Store Inc is 1972514487. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2006. The provider is doing business as Thrifty Drug.
Where is Thrifty Drug Store Inc located?
Thrifty Drug Store Inc is located at 201 E Park Ave, Anaconda, MT 59711. The listed phone number is (406) 563-8441.
What is Thrifty Drug Store Inc's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pharmacy, specializing in Community/Retail Pharmacy, with taxonomy code 3336C0003X.
Is Thrifty Drug Store Inc enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Thrifty Drug Store Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When is Thrifty Drug Store Inc's Medicare revalidation due?
According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Montana, Mass Immunization (Roster Biller Only)) is due for revalidation by October 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.
Does Thrifty Drug Store Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?
No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Thrifty Drug Store does not accept Medicare assignment for equipment and supplies, so patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount. Confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.
What insurance does Thrifty Drug Store Inc accept?
Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and Avera Health Plans and 25 other insurers list Thrifty Drug Store Inc 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 Thrifty Drug Store Inc was last updated on February 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.
# Thrifty Drug Store Inc · NPI 1972514487
Community/Retail Pharmacy organization in Anaconda, Montana. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 10, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1972514487 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** August 10, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Pharmacy - Community/Retail Pharmacy · taxonomy 3336C0003X
- **Also known as:** THRIFTY DRUG (Doing Business As)
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Michael Richards, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 201 E PARK AVE, Anaconda, MT 59711-2340
- **Phone:** (406) 563-8441 · **Fax:** (406) 563-2956
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Medicare revalidation due:** October 31, 2026 (Non-DME Part B, Montana, Mass Immunization (Roster Biller Only)) · CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 3, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 0000561067 (MT); Medicaid 0000221208 (MT); Other 2049821
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1972514487) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.