State provider profile · CMS NPPES

Montana Doctors & Healthcare Providers

Every CMS NPPES-registered provider in Montana - actual federal records by specialty, city, and Medicare participation, with no composite score or editorial opinion on top.

Data updated 2026-05-20

21,651
Providers
408
Specialties
30+
Cities (10+ NPIs)
47th
of 56 by size

The state in one line

Montana has 21,651 CMS-registered healthcare providers, the 47th-largest provider base of 56 U.S. jurisdictions, led by Clinical Social Worker.

21,651
NPPES-registered providers
47th
of 56 jurisdictions
Top 84%
by provider count
6.4%
Clinical Social Worker (largest specialty)

Where Montana ranks among all U.S. states

Provider count vs every U.S. state, DC and territory, CMS NPPES

21,651 16th percentile higher than 16% of 56 jurisdictions

0–25,000: 11 jurisdictions (20%). This entry sits in this band. 25,000–50,000: 9 jurisdictions (16%). Above this entry. 50,000–75,000: 5 jurisdictions (9%). Above this entry. 75,000–100,000: 8 jurisdictions (14%). Above this entry. 100,000–125,000: 6 jurisdictions (11%). Above this entry. 125,000–150,000: 3 jurisdictions (5%). Above this entry. 150,000–175,000: 3 jurisdictions (5%). Above this entry. 175,000–200,000: 1 jurisdictions (2%). Above this entry. 200,000–225,000: 2 jurisdictions (4%). Above this entry. 225,000–250,000: 1 jurisdictions (2%). Above this entry. 250K+: 7 jurisdictions (13%). Above this entry. This state 0 250K+ every U.S. jurisdiction (providers), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) · 2026

21,651 providers across 408 specialties

How to read this directory

This count includes every individual clinician, physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, and psychologists, with a current active National Provider Identifier on file with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and a primary practice address in Montana. Organizations such as hospitals, group practices, and pharmacies carry their own separate NPPES records and are deliberately not included in this individual-provider total, and each clinician is counted once under their registered primary taxonomy. Every figure is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES) - more than 7 million providers, maintained since May 2007, with 2023 Medicare Part D data, and, according to CMS, can be searched, compared, and traced in our methodology.

Important: this is a directory of public CMS government data, not a quality ranking, a review aggregator, or medical advice. NPPES records are self-reported and refreshed monthly, so a listed address or phone number can lag reality; always call the office to confirm location, insurance acceptance, and new-patient availability before booking. Verify licensure and disciplinary history, which are not shown here, through the NPI Registry and your state medical board.

Montana at a glance

Diverse specialty mix

Providers

21,651

Active CMS NPI registrations

Across 30+ cities

Specialties

408

NUCC taxonomy codes represented

Of 690 total specialties

Cities (10+ NPIs)

30

Crosses CMS reporting threshold

≥10 providers required

Top specialty

Clinical Social …

1,387 providers

6.4% of state total

Top specialties in Montana

Distribution by primary NUCC taxonomy - 408 specialties total

Diverse specialty mix
Top specialty: Clinical Social Worker
1,387
6.4% of Montana's 21,651 providers

Which cities in Montana have the most providers?

Top cities in Montana by provider count

Active CMS NPPES-registered providers by primary practice city

providers

What this shows Billings leads Montana's 30+ reporting cities; provider supply concentrates in the largest metros, so a statewide total understates rural access gaps.

Source CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) As of 2026

Full city breakdown with each city's share of the state total:

# City Providers
1 Billings 3,950
2 Missoula 3,467
3 Bozeman 2,360
4 Great Falls 1,734
5 Kalispell 1,628
6 Helena 1,555
7 Butte 720
8 Hamilton 386
9 Whitefish 342
10 Polson 269
11 Livingston 268
12 Miles City 236
13 Belgrade 204
14 Havre 196
15 Anaconda 192
16 Browning 186
17 Lewistown 173
18 Columbia Falls 145
19 Box Elder 143
20 Libby 143
21 Fort Harrison 141
22 Dillon 138
23 Crow Agency 130
24 Stevensville 122
25 Ronan 112
26 Sidney 112
27 Poplar 106
28 Glendive 97
29 Harlem 91
30 Bigfork 81

Nearby States

Other high-volume states in the CMS NPPES registry for side-by-side context.

Compare specialties nationally →

License & disciplinary context - Montana

Aggregate state medical board disciplinary action statistics for Montana licensees, sourced from the state medical board annual report and cross-checked against the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB).

View Montana disciplinary trends →

Using the Montana data

Montana has 21,651 active registered providers, here is how to act on that.

  • Narrow by specialty first: Montana's provider mix differs from the national distribution, and the per-specialty pages show who actually practices here. Browse specialties
  • Verify any shortlisted provider's federal record and license before booking, registration alone is not a quality signal. NPI lookup
  • Check Montana's disciplinary-action trends to understand the state board's enforcement context. Board actions

Counts reflect CMS NPPES registrations, which can lag retirements and relocations. PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many healthcare providers are in Montana?
Montana has 21,651 healthcare providers registered in the CMS NPPES database, spanning 408 medical specialties across 30+ cities.
What is the most common medical specialty in Montana?
The most common specialty in Montana is Clinical Social Worker with 1,387 providers, followed by Physical Therapist.
How do I find a doctor in Montana?
You can browse Montana providers by specialty or city on this page, or use our search to find providers by name, NPI number, or location.

Provider data from CMS NPPES (download.cms.gov/nppes); specialty mix by NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Methodology · About

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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