Quick answers
- Does Craig A. Montgomery accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig A. Montgomery 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 Craig A. Montgomery see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,026 Original Medicare patients and 5,640 services for Craig A. Montgomery. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig A. Montgomery's NPI number?
- 1265986392. 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 Craig A. Montgomery, 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 patients | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,640 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)965 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)814 services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)758 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)751 services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)511 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety24%
- Depression20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig A. Montgomery is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1700 Bruce RdChico, CA 95928 (530) 891‑1900
- 320 H St, Suite 4Marysville, CA 95901 (530) 743‑1873
- 5889 Clark RdParadise, CA 95969 (530) 877‑2020
- 901 Maple AveYuba City, CA 95991 (530) 674‑8170
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig A. Montgomery as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ridge Eye Care Inc20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Chico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chico, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ridge Eye Care Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern California College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265986392 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians