Quick answers
- Does Carla K. Dowdy accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carla K. Dowdy 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 Carla K. Dowdy see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 29 Original Medicare patients and 56 services for Carla K. Dowdy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carla K. Dowdy's NPI number?
- 1740235423. 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 Carla K. Dowdy, 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 56 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
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 pressure75%
- Arthritis52%
- High cholesterol38%
Hospitals where Carla K. Dowdy works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carla K. Dowdy 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.
- Billings Clinic HospitalBillings, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270004
- Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association IncEkalaka, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271302
- Fallon Medical Complex HospitalBaker, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271301
- Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional HospitalBillings, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270049
- Monument Health Spearfish HospitalSpearfish, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430048
Practice locations
Addresses where Carla K. Dowdy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 106 E Park StEkalaka, MT 59324 (406) 775‑8730
- 106 E Park St, PO Box 46Ekalaka, MT 59324
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carla K. Dowdy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Montana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Montana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740235423 |
| 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