Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout PICKENS
Based in Missoula, MT, John James Pickens, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. John graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2004. John is also listed as specialising in surgery.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Pickens?
Dr. Pickens is a general surgeon in Missoula, MT. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pickens's address?
Dr. Pickens is listed at 500 W BROADWAY ST, Missoula, MT 59802. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pickens?
The number on file is (406) 329-5825. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Pickens?
Dr. Pickens's National Provider Identifier is 1487793485. 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. Pickens train?
Dr. Pickens attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Pickens have?
Dr. Pickens has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Pickens perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pickens performs procedures including removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Pickens's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Pickens. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (406) 329-5825
- Email not available
Practice Locations
500 W BROADWAY ST
Missoula, MT 59802
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
134 services · 131 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
12 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
45 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
37 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
26 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
14 |
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 general surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other general surgeons in Missoula 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 6
Providers in MT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.