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Dermatology

Nicole L. Wellman-Donester, MD

Works at hospitals in Great Falls, MT · Montana

Summary

Dr. Nicole L. Wellman-Donester, MD is a dermatologist at 100 Park Dr S, Great Falls, MT 59401. Phone: (406) 613-7160. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nicole L. Wellman-Donester had 1,021 Original Medicare patients and 3,810 services. NPI 1689909566. 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: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 100 Park Dr S, Great Falls, MT 59401 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (406) 613‑7160
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Benefis Hospitals Inc
  • Group practice: Epiphany Dermatology of Montana PLLC
  • Medical school: University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nicole L. Wellman-Donester, 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 Nicole L. Wellman-Donester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole L. Wellman-Donester 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 Nicole L. Wellman-Donester see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,021 Original Medicare patients and 3,810 services for Nicole L. Wellman-Donester. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nicole L. Wellman-Donester's NPI number?
1689909566. 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 Nicole L. Wellman-Donester, 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 patients1,021
Services billed to Medicare3,810
Different services or procedures59
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,231 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)906 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)442 services
  4. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)324 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)232 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 cholesterol65%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes21%
  • Anxiety18%
  • Osteoporosis17%

Hospitals where Nicole L. Wellman-Donester works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole L. Wellman-Donester 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 Nicole L. Wellman-Donester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nicole L. Wellman-Donester as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Epiphany Dermatology of Montana PLLC15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Great Falls

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

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Other clinicians in Epiphany Dermatology of Montana PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1689909566
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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