Quick answers
- Does Rich R. Stowe accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rich R. Stowe 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 Rich R. Stowe see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 154 Original Medicare patients and 313 services for Rich R. Stowe. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rich R. Stowe's NPI number?
- 1568711398. 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 Rich R. Stowe, 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 | 154 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 313 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)72 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)58 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)25 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)22 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)21 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 cholesterol60%
- High blood pressure53%
- Arthritis36%
- Anxiety16%
- Ischemic heart disease15%
- Depression14%
Hospitals where Rich R. Stowe works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rich R. Stowe 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.
- Northern Rockies Medical CenterCut Bank, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 271337
Practice locations
Addresses where Rich R. Stowe is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2316 US Hwy 93 NKalispell, MT 59901 (406) 755‑5661
- 315 W Madison AveChester, MT 59522 (406) 759‑5181
- 418 W Monroe AveChester, MT 59522 (406) 759‑5194
- 802 2nd St SECut Bank, MT 59427 (406) 873‑2251
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rich R. Stowe as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Liberty County Hospital and Nursing Home Inc28 clinicians in the group
- Northern Rockies Medical Center Inc25 clinicians in the group
- Mednorth Kalispell Urgent Care Clinic, LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Kalispell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kalispell, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Liberty County Hospital and Nursing Home Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568711398 |
| 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