Nichole Rioux, O.D.
NPI 1730315730 · Optometrist · Helena, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nichole Rioux, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Helena, MT (NPI 1730315730).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730315730
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2510 (MT)
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
17 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
1,032 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 386 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 162 | $90 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 144 | $39 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 142 | $36 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 62 | $147 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 52 | $56 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 204 | 57 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 35 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 34 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 32 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 30 | — |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 19 | 12 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$158 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
- 2009-06-04
- Last updated
- 2024-08-12
- Certified
- 2024-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nichole Rioux's NPI number?
- Nichole Rioux's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730315730, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nichole Rioux's specialty?
- Nichole Rioux is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nichole Rioux located?
- Nichole Rioux's practice location on file with NPPES is 3116 Saddle Dr Ste 3, Helena, MT 59601-8645.
- What is Nichole Rioux's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nichole Rioux is (406) 541-3937.
- Does Nichole Rioux accept Medicare?
- Nichole Rioux is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nichole Rioux's NPI active?
- Yes — Nichole Rioux's NPI (1730315730) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.