Physician Profile
Gay J. Canaris, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Canaris
Based in Billings, MT, Gay J. Canaris, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Gay graduated from Southwest School of Medicine and Hospital in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Gay provided 767 services to 667 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. NPI 1851358147 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
- (406) 238-2500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
801 N 29TH ST
Billings, MT 59101
988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
767 services · 667 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
297 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
256 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
119 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
78 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity | Office visit | 99495 |
17 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
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 internists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 7 related providers in 3 groups
Other internists in Billings 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Southwest School of Medicine and Hospital 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Southwest School of Medicine and Hospital 1
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Canaris specialize in?
Dr. Canaris is an internist in Billings, MT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Canaris located?
Dr. Canaris is listed at 801 N 29Th St, Billings, MT 59101. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Canaris's phone number?
The number on file is (406) 238-2500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Canaris?
Dr. Canaris's National Provider Identifier is 1851358147. 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
Where did Dr. Canaris go to medical school?
Dr. Canaris attended Southwest School of Medicine and Hospital, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Canaris have?
Dr. Canaris has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Canaris do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Canaris the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Canaris's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Canaris. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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