Laurel Schimelfening, OD, MEDVFL
NPI 1376035493 · Optometrist · Miles City, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurel Schimelfening, OD, MEDVFL is a Optometrist provider in Miles City, MT (NPI 1376035493).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376035493
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD, MEDVFL
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3905 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
745 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 179 | $14 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 150 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 104 | $89 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 97 | $39 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 84 | $34 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 46 | $62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 184 | 57 |
| Timolol Maleate | 49 | 18 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 32 | 13 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 26 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 17 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 17 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-04
- Last updated
- 2024-06-25
- Certified
- 2024-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurel Schimelfening's NPI number?
- Laurel Schimelfening's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376035493, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurel Schimelfening's specialty?
- Laurel Schimelfening is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Laurel Schimelfening located?
- Laurel Schimelfening's practice location on file with NPPES is 1909 Main St, Miles City, MT 59301.
- What is Laurel Schimelfening's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurel Schimelfening is (406) 234-7426.
- Does Laurel Schimelfening accept Medicare?
- Laurel Schimelfening is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurel Schimelfening's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurel Schimelfening's NPI (1376035493) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.