Active NPI 1528099017 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Ryan Means , MD

Surgery • Kalispell, MT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Means, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Kalispell, MT. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2000, Dr. Means delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1333 SURGICAL SERVICES WAY.

Dr. Means is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Anaconda and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, repair of groin hernia using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1333 Surgical Services Way

Kalispell, MT 599014844

Telephone 4067515392

Fax 4067515406

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Inc. Facility NPI 1972748127

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Kalispell, MT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +5.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.3 Yrs

State Avg: 23.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Kalispell, MT (144 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

27.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Means (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Kalispell Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	38	38	$171.00	$71.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	32	$134.00	$54.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	19	$215.00	$85.18
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	20	20	$1439.85	$525.59
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$816.00	$117.66
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$229.00	$83.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$263.00	$112.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$395.00	$167.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	39	39	$171.00	$72.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	25	$215.00	$91.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	22	$134.00	$57.05
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	21	21	$1383.10	$518.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$263.00	$109.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$395.00	$153.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	30	28	$215.00	$92.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$263.00	$113.63
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	19	19	$171.00	$71.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	16	$134.00	$56.84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$395.00	$169.74
43280 Repair of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	16	15	$2546.19	$1090.32
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$816.00	$107.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$305.00	$122.35
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$1624.91	$524.56
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$1526.00	$648.88

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	39	33	$245.00	$111.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$371.00	$169.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$244.00	$109.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	20	$168.00	$77.11
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$172.00	$78.42
43280 Repair of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	13	12	$2555.23	$1159.02
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$1737.75	$593.40
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	11	11	$3812.00	$1754.03

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	56	46	$238.36	$109.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$240.27	$111.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	31	$162.00	$75.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$361.44	$165.90
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	19	19	$170.74	$78.08
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	17	17	$1401.94	$627.08
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	15	$567.00	$98.14
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	16	16	$3704.06	$1835.86
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$723.27	$118.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	54	$144.00	$74.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$213.96	$109.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$317.39	$164.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	25	$208.85	$108.77
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	25	25	$1238.12	$618.11
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	16	16	$3704.38	$1917.08
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$574.67	$106.38
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	11	11	$3196.45	$1715.28
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$810.00	$126.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$134.00	$132.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	33	$53.00	$52.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$79.00	$78.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	21	$136.42	$72.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	20	$80.00	$78.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$216.00	$110.40
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	20	20	$1106.30	$505.41
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope	15	15	$3601.92	$1758.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$314.00	$164.15

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-06-26

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MT 12350

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NC 2005-00956

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MD421084

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Community Hospital Of Anaconda

305 W Pennsylvania Ave, Anaconda, MT 597111900

Phone: 4065638571

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Neal Wilkinson , MD

Surgery - Surgical Oncology

NPI 1083616643

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Joan Driscoll , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1194903377

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. Ida Wilson , MD

Surgery

NPI 1235660663

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Randall Zuckerman , MD

Surgery

NPI 1265496947

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Douglas Day , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1386290625

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Maggie Ahmad , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1396253704

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 26, 2020

Surgery (License #2005-00956 in NC)

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NPI Profile Active September 06, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 06, 2017

Registered at 1333 SURGICAL SERVICES WAY, KALISPELL, MT 599014844 (Tel: (406) 751-5392)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 06, 2017

Registered at 1333 SURGICAL SERVICES WAY, KALISPELL, MT 599014844 (Tel: (406) 751-5392)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 06, 2017

Recorded as JOHN MEANS, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 06, 2017

Surgery (License #12350 in MT)

✅

NPI Profile Active May 05, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location May 05, 2015

Registered at 310 SUNNYVIEW LN, SUITE A, KALISPELL, MT 599013129 (Tel: 4067525000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 05, 2015

Registered at 310 SUNNYVIEW LANE, KALISPELL, MT 59901 (Tel: 4067525000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 05, 2015

Recorded as JOHN MEANS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 05, 2015

Surgery (License #MD421084 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528099017

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 05, 2006

Last Update: November 27, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1333 Surgical Services Way

Kalispell, MT 599014844

Phone: 4067515392

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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