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Active NPI 1679519805 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Michelle Leidenix Botner , OD

Optometrist • Whitefish, MT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michelle Botner, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Whitefish, MT. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Botner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 509 E 6TH ST.

Dr. Botner is affiliated with Whitefish Eye Center Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

509 E 6th St

Whitefish, MT 599372774

Telephone 4068622020
Fax 4068622385
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Whitefish Eye Center, Llc. Facility NPI 1285644120

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Whitefish, MT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +14.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Whitefish, MT (258 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
43.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Botner (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Whitefish Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 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
217 216 $154.87 $123.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
113 66 $120.21 $89.29
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
30 18 $475.00 $91.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
27 25 $68.00 $32.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
27 26 $108.00 $62.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
22 22 $158.95 $146.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $148.83 $125.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $153.00 $109.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-17
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MT MT1562

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License ND ND 511

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MT 1562

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
1679519805 (MT)
Medicaid State Provider ID
60433 (ND)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Whitefish Eye Center Llc

509 E 6th St, Whitefish, MT 599372774

Phone: 4068622020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1275450074

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NPI 1376110973

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1811926587

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 17, 2025

Registered at 509 E 6TH ST, WHITEFISH, MT 599372774 (Tel: 4068622020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 17, 2025

Registered at 509 E 6TH ST, WHITEFISH, MT 599372774 (Tel: 4068602020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 17, 2025

Optometrist (License #ND 511 in ND)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 12, 2024

Optometrist (License #MT1562 in MT)

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Updated Practice Location May 15, 2019

Registered at 346 CENTRAL AVE., STE. B, WHITEFISH, MT 599372664 (Tel: 4068622020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 15, 2019

Registered at 346 CENTRAL AVE., STE. B, WHITEFISH, MT 599372664 (Tel: 4068602020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 15, 2019

Optometrist (License #ND 511 in ND)

NPI Profile Active September 24, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 24, 2012

Registered at 100 WESTVIEW PARK PL, KALISPELL, MT 599013074 (Tel: 4067552020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 24, 2012

Registered at 100 WESTVIEW PARK PL, KALISPELL, MT 599013074 (Tel: 4067552020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 24, 2012

Recorded as MICHELLE BOTNER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 24, 2012

Optometrist (License #ND 511 in ND)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679519805
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 22, 2006
Last Update: April 17, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

509 E 6th St

Whitefish, MT 599372774

Phone: 4068602020

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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