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THAD KANDEL M.D.
NPI 1972981330
Surgery in Libby, MT

Active since May 18, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
308 LOUISIANA AVE STE 1, LIBBY, MT 59923(406) 283-6800(406) 283-4060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 3, 2025, Sep 3, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Thad Kandel M.d. NPPES

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

THAD KANDEL M.D. (NPI 1972981330) is an individual surgery provider in Libby, Montana, licensed in Montana (MED-PHYS-LIC-142158) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Logan Health Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Libby.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972981330
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameTHAD KANDELCredential: M.D.
Location Address308 LOUISIANA AVE STE 1Libby, MT 59923-2159
Mailing Address308 Louisiana Ave Ste 1Libby, MT 59923-2159 · (406) 283-6800 · Fax (406) 283-4060
Phone(406) 283-6800
Fax(406) 283-4060
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1972981330 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MT · MED-PHYS-LIC-142158
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
308 LOUISIANA AVE STE 1, Libby, MT 59923
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1209 Health Park DrLibby, MT 59923-2001 · Phone (406) 283-7000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP and more.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

Thad Kandel M.d. 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 ID9638479934
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241007003425
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Thad Kandel reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Inc.
0.1 mi
Critical Access
209 HEALTH PARK DR
Libby, MT 59923
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Johns Lutheran Hospital Inc
  • 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952312050 (406) 283-7000
Avera Queen Of Peace
865 mi
Critical Access
604 1ST ST NE
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1992466635 (South Dakota)
  • 227 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316942204 (605) 539-1201

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Logan Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kalispell, MT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270051
Location310 Sunnyview LaneKalispell, MT 59901 · Flathead County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Libby, MT
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number271320
Location209 Health Park DrLibby, MT 59923 · Lincoln County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59923 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
$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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

NICOLE MARIE BOTHMAN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
308 LOUISIANA AVE STE 1
LIBBY, MT 59923
Lincoln County (406) 283-6800

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 Thad Kandel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thad Kandel is 1972981330. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2015.

Where is Thad Kandel located?

Thad Kandel practices at 308 Louisiana Ave Ste 1, Libby, MT 59923. The listed phone number is (406) 283-6800.

What is Thad Kandel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Thad Kandel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thad Kandel 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 Thad Kandel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thad Kandel reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Inc. (Libby, MT) and Avera Queen Of Peace (Wessington Springs, SD). 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 Thad Kandel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thad Kandel accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list Thad Kandel 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.

Is Thad Kandel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thad Kandel is affiliated with Logan Health Medical Center and Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thad Kandel was last updated on April 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.