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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

George T. Bandow, MD

Works at hospitals in Polson, MT · Missoula, MT · Montana

Summary

Dr. George T. Bandow, MD is a cardiologist at 500 W Broadway St, Suite 320, Missoula, MT 59802. Phone: (406) 329-5615. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, George T. Bandow had 25 Original Medicare patients and 30 services. NPI 1003865171. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 500 W Broadway St, Suite 320, Missoula, MT 59802 · Directions
  • Phone: (406) 329‑5615
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Providence St Joseph Medical Center, St. Patrick Hospital
  • Group practice: Providence Health and Services Mt
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine · graduated 1972 (54 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about George T. Bandow, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does George T. Bandow accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George T. Bandow accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does George T. Bandow see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 25 Original Medicare patients and 30 services for George T. Bandow. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is George T. Bandow's NPI number?
1003865171. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for George T. Bandow, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients25
Services billed to Medicare30
Different services or procedures5
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)20 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • Arthritis64%
  • High cholesterol60%

Hospitals where George T. Bandow works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George T. Bandow at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where George T. Bandow is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists George T. Bandow as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Providence Health and Services Mt362 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Montana →

Other cardiologists in Missoula

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missoula, MT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Providence Health and Services Mt

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1972 (54 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003865171
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians