Active NPI 1669531224 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Christian Sather , OD

Optometrist • Bozeman, MT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Sather, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bozeman, MT. With approximately 48 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1978, Dr. Sather delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1007 W COLLEGE ST.

Dr. Sather accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1007 W College St

Bozeman, MT 597155064

Telephone 4065879610

Fax 4065870725

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Sather Eye Clinic And Optical, P.c. Facility NPI 1043337678

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1978

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bozeman, MT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

48 Yrs +29.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.8 Yrs

State Avg: 21.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

21 Specialists

Practicing in Bozeman, MT (258 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

13.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sather (48 Years) 48 Yrs

Bozeman Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	80	$145.00	$126.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	68	$138.38	$126.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	15	$121.88	$89.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	55	$139.00	$128.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$133.50	$130.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	21	$114.04	$92.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$79.00	$56.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	42	$133.19	$111.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	17	$116.35	$76.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$133.47	$111.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	16	$83.00	$46.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$111.08	$75.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$121.43	$102.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$123.00	$102.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$94.00	$69.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MT 439

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

0484874 (MT)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

26690 (MT)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1007 W COLLEGE ST, BOZEMAN, MT 597155064 (Tel: 4065879610)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1007 W COLLEGE ST, BOZEMAN, MT 597155064 (Tel: 4065879610)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as THOMAS SATHER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #439 in MT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669531224

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 08, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1007 W College St

Bozeman, MT 597155064

Phone: 4065879610

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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