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Active NPI 1508934142 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian E Linde , OD

Optometrist • Billings, MT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Linde, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Billings, MT. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1987, Dr. Linde delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 430 LAKE ELMO DR.

Dr. Linde is affiliated with Heights Eyecare, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

430 Lake Elmo Dr

Billings, MT 591053037

Telephone 4062529927
Fax 4062526567
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Heights Eyecare, Inc. Facility NPI 1558431148

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Billings, MT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +19.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.8 Yrs
State Avg: 21.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
44 Specialists

Practicing in Billings, MT (258 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
35.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Linde (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Billings Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
419 418 $159.00 $123.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
175 134 $154.00 $89.63
92134 Imaging of retina
148 122 $75.00 $39.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
111 79 $107.00 $62.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
95 68 $75.00 $33.03
92250 Photography of the retina
65 60 $75.00 $36.44
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
65 65 $164.00 $146.56
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
56 36 $140.71 $103.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
18 18 $217.00 $125.82
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
11 11 $32.00 $10.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MT MT532

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
482326 (MT)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
410035211 (MT)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Heights Eyecare, Inc.

430 Lake Elmo Dr, Billings, MT 591053037

Phone: 4062529927

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1124165618

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1174691109

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1295350577

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1730498817

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1861328122
NPI 1952475790

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 31, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2008

Registered at 430 LAKE ELMO DR, BILLINGS, MT 591053037 (Tel: 4062529927)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2008

Registered at 430 LAKE ELMO DR, BILLINGS, MT 591053037 (Tel: 4062529927)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 31, 2008

Recorded as BRIAN LINDE, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 31, 2008

Optometrist (License #MT532 in MT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508934142
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 01, 2006
Last Update: July 31, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

430 Lake Elmo Dr

Billings, MT 591053037

Phone: 4062529927

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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