Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carissa Hintz, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Missoula, MT

  • NPI 1649839101
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
700 W Kent Ave
Missoula, MT 598016772
(406) 541-3937
fax (406) 541-3811
Additional location
120 S 5Th St Ste 104
Hamilton, MT 598402798
(406) 363-3366

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 11, 2021
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Montana #3973

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649839101. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,894
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$175,200
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 622 620 $127
92134 Imaging of retina 303 297 $41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 227 192 $91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 173 168 $128
92250 Photography of the retina 168 162 $37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 118 117 $37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 100 100 $148
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 56 54 $63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 43 43 $168
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 41 41 $11

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Missoula Optometrist, average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$154
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 5 $87.55
RxSight INC 1 $44.56
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $21.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$154

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
327
Patients
165
Total drug cost
$80,202
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 98 36 $1,952
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 71 62 $1,022
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 39 30 $1,506
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 28 14 $43,900
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 26 23 $437
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 15 0 $145
Cyclosporine Generic 14 0 $6,348
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 13 0 $23,983
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 12 0 $558
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 11 0 $351

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carissa Hintz's medical specialty?
Dr. Carissa Hintz practices Optometrist in Missoula, MT.
Where does Dr. Carissa Hintz practice?
Dr. Carissa Hintz practices at 700 W Kent Ave, Missoula, MT 598016772. Office phone: 4065413937.
What is Dr. Carissa Hintz's NPI?
Dr. Carissa Hintz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649839101, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carissa Hintz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carissa Hintz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carissa Hintz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.