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Ophthalmology

Artis A. Montague, MD

Works at hospitals in Stanford, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Artis A. Montague, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2452 Watson Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Phone: (650) 723-6995. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Artis A. Montague had 442 Original Medicare patients and 1,393 services. NPI 1679680086. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 2452 Watson Ct, Palo Alto, CA 94303 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (650) 723‑6995
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Stanford Health Care
  • Group practice: Stanford Health Care
  • Medical school: Yale University School Of Medicine · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Artis A. Montague, 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 Artis A. Montague accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Artis A. Montague 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 Artis A. Montague see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 442 Original Medicare patients and 1,393 services for Artis A. Montague. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Artis A. Montague's NPI number?
1679680086. 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 Artis A. Montague, 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 patients442
Services billed to Medicare1,393
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)254 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)197 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)175 services
  4. Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)166 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)141 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 cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure56%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Osteoporosis27%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Diabetes19%

Hospitals where Artis A. Montague works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Artis A. Montague 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.

  • Stanford Health CareStanford, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050441

Practice locations

Addresses where Artis A. Montague is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Artis A. Montague as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Stanford Health Care3,122 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Palo Alto

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palo Alto, CA — not a recommendation.

All ophthalmologists in Palo Alto →

Other clinicians in Stanford Health Care

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolYale University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679680086
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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