Quick answers
- Does Zale A. Kaupish accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zale A. Kaupish 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 Zale A. Kaupish see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 439 Original Medicare patients and 746 services for Zale A. Kaupish. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zale A. Kaupish's NPI number?
- 1457828337. 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 Zale A. Kaupish, 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 | 439 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 746 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)268 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)138 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)92 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)90 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)53 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 pressure67%
- High cholesterol62%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety22%
- Depression21%
Hospitals where Zale A. Kaupish works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zale A. Kaupish 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.
- Benefis Hospitals IncGreat Falls, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270012
- Great Falls Clinic HospitalGreat Falls, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270086
Practice locations
Addresses where Zale A. Kaupish is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 29th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405 (406) 454‑2171
- 3000 15th Ave SGreat Falls, MT 59405 (406) 454‑2171
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zale A. Kaupish as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Great Falls Clinic LLC72 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Great Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Great Falls, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Great Falls Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457828337 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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