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- 1700 Bruce Rd, Chico, CA 95928
About Dr. Montgomery
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Craig A. Montgomery, O.D. practices in Chico, CA. Craig graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 2016. According to Medicare claims data, Craig cared for 3,683 Medicare patients across 5,619 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and microfluid analysis of tears. NPI 1265986392 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (530) 891-1900
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1700 BRUCE RD
Chico, CA 95928
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,619 services · 3,683 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
511 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
132 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
53 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
965 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
814 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
751 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
435 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Extended exam involving color vision testing | Treatment | 92283 |
297 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
279 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
153 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometrists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Chico 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Southern California College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Southern California College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 5
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Craig A. Montgomery's specialty?
Craig A. Montgomery is an optometrist in Chico, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Craig A. Montgomery?
Craig A. Montgomery is listed at 1700 Bruce Rd, Chico, CA 95928. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Craig A. Montgomery?
The number on file is (530) 891-1900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Craig A. Montgomery's NPI number?
Craig A. Montgomery's National Provider Identifier is 1265986392. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Craig A. Montgomery's education?
Craig A. Montgomery attended Southern California College of Optometry, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Craig A. Montgomery been practicing?
Craig A. Montgomery has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Craig A. Montgomery known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Craig A. Montgomery performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Craig A. Montgomery confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Craig A. Montgomery. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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