Active NPI 1497756340 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Mindy Sterner Leach , OD

Optometrist • Great Falls, MT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mindy Leach, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Great Falls, MT. With approximately 37 years of clinical practice since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1989, Dr. Leach provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 2012 14TH ST SW.

Dr. Leach is affiliated with Central Montana Eyecare Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2012 14th St Sw

Great Falls, MT 594043486

Telephone 4064524527

Fax 4064531900

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Central Montana Eyecare Pc Facility NPI 1083015358

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Great Falls, MT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +14.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.5 Yrs

State Avg: 21.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

32 Specialists

Practicing in Great Falls, MT (258 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

54.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Leach (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Great Falls Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 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	233	232	$220.97	$123.54
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	190	115	$159.00	$87.48
92250 Photography of the retina	125	120	$121.00	$36.24
92134 Imaging of retina	108	105	$129.00	$39.50
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	56	52	$129.00	$34.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	44	42	$129.00	$62.20
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	24	14	$270.00	$104.77
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$229.00	$140.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	244	241	$229.00	$125.46
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	176	106	$159.00	$89.22
92250 Photography of the retina	152	147	$129.00	$37.06
92134 Imaging of retina	104	100	$129.00	$40.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	66	57	$129.00	$34.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	38	$129.00	$62.12
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	32	20	$270.00	$106.52
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$229.00	$148.79
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	20	18	$206.40	$84.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	250	249	$224.24	$126.32
92250 Photography of the retina	170	160	$129.00	$37.16
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	165	114	$159.00	$89.20
92134 Imaging of retina	106	95	$129.00	$40.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	77	70	$129.00	$35.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	48	48	$124.42	$62.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	24	17	$270.00	$106.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$217.42	$150.41
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	13	$193.50	$84.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	243	242	$197.52	$128.95
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	161	124	$151.86	$91.45
92250 Photography of the retina	156	148	$129.00	$39.97
92134 Imaging of retina	103	100	$121.52	$41.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	70	65	$121.43	$35.97
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	60	58	$119.00	$64.52
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	32	23	$270.00	$106.04
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$204.71	$149.49
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	22	16	$129.34	$72.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	206	206	$185.70	$129.77
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	138	104	$149.00	$90.97
92250 Photography of the retina	134	129	$129.00	$46.09
92134 Imaging of retina	66	65	$121.12	$41.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	63	60	$120.43	$36.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	57	55	$119.00	$65.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$197.81	$151.95
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	30	18	$288.00	$112.72
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	11	$146.43	$79.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	199	198	$169.00	$129.58
92250 Photography of the retina	173	167	$129.00	$51.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	142	95	$129.00	$75.26
92134 Imaging of retina	85	78	$129.00	$41.94
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	63	56	$119.00	$65.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	62	58	$129.00	$36.04
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	49	37	$149.00	$90.27
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$189.00	$154.64
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	37	20	$360.00	$127.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$179.00	$112.10
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	20	13	$103.95	$66.91
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$59.00	$12.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	166	111	$127.84	$72.01
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	153	153	$167.50	$124.37
92134 Imaging of retina	76	71	$129.00	$40.86
92250 Photography of the retina	69	68	$129.23	$55.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	65	57	$118.08	$63.22
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	59	57	$129.00	$35.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	57	$178.91	$105.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	38	38	$186.89	$149.54
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	28	19	$360.00	$128.07
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	22	14	$99.00	$59.85
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	18	$57.33	$14.46
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	14	14	$66.86	$26.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	176	112	$121.05	$71.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	130	128	$159.15	$120.49
92250 Photography of the retina	78	75	$131.00	$63.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	60	$178.00	$104.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	60	51	$109.00	$62.05
92134 Imaging of retina	58	50	$129.00	$39.75
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	47	46	$129.00	$34.24
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	40	26	$360.00	$125.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$179.00	$145.07
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	19	19	$49.00	$14.00
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	15	15	$59.00	$26.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MT 540

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.

Optometrist - Occupational Vision

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WX0102X

State License MT 540

Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0482833 (MT)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Central Montana Eyecare Pc

2012 14th St Sw, Great Falls, MT 594043412

Phone: 4064531900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Matthew Dooper , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1801456686

Doctor of Optometry

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 October 24, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 24, 2014

Registered at 2012 14TH ST SW, GREAT FALLS, MT 594043486 (Tel: 4064524527)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 24, 2014

Registered at 2012 14TH ST SW, GREAT FALLS, MT 594043486 (Tel: 4064524527)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 24, 2014

Recorded as MINDY LEACH, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 24, 2014

Optometrist (License #540 in MT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 02, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497756340

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 02, 2005

Last Update: October 24, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2012 14th St Sw

Great Falls, MT 594043486

Phone: 4064524527

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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