Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Craig Montgomery, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Chico, CA

  • NPI 1265986392
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1700 Bruce RD
Chico, CA 959287941
(530) 891-1900
fax (530) 895-1531

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 23, 2024
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #33559

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265986392. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,106
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$615,814
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears 1,052 348 $22
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 856 165 $87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 827 618 $133
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 720 447 $95
92134 Imaging of retina 635 479 $41
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 411 275 $37
92283 Extended exam involving color vision testing 378 358 $56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 344 321 $62
92273 Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function 309 290 $136
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 131 131 $158

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Chico Optometrist, average services per provider: 226. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$663
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Biotissue Holdings INC. 15 $363.19
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $235.78
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $40.30
Dompe US, INC. 1 $23.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$663

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
600
Patients
215
Total drug cost
$85,746
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 236 49 $3,212
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 56 24 $43,017
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 54 47 $780
Azelastine Hcl Generic 49 20 $1,594
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 45 40 $1,992
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 34 11 $5,770
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 32 0 $19,384
Fluorometholone Generic 31 24 $2,535
Timolol Maleate Generic 18 0 $220
Cyclosporine Generic 17 0 $6,528

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Craig Montgomery's medical specialty?
Dr. Craig Montgomery practices Optometrist in Chico, CA.
Where does Dr. Craig Montgomery practice?
Dr. Craig Montgomery practices at 1700 Bruce RD, Chico, CA 959287941. Office phone: 5308911900.
What is Dr. Craig Montgomery's NPI?
Dr. Craig Montgomery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265986392, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Craig Montgomery accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Craig Montgomery accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Craig Montgomery commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS 83861); Closure of tear duct opening using plug (HCPCS 68761); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.