Medicare, accepted in Bigfork.
I am credentialed with Medicare, and I see Medicare patients at my clinic on Highway 35 in Bigfork, Montana. Every visit is one on one with me, Dr. Tami Ellis, PT, DPT, and I have been in practice 32 years.
- 60 to 90 min
- evaluations
- One on one
- every visit
- No referral
- required
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Medicare at Blue Mountain
- Medicare
- Accepted. I am credentialed with Medicare.
- Referral
- Not required. Montana allows direct access to physical therapy.
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM, by appointment
- Call or text
- (406) 871-1751
It is always wise to check whether your specific insurance requires a physician referral for reimbursement.
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What I treat
Blue Mountain is a mixed orthopedic practice, head to toe.
- Head and jawMigraine and tension headaches, and TMJ jaw pain.
- Neck and spineCervical, thoracic and lumbar spine pain.
- ShoulderRotator cuff injuries, bursitis, tendonitis, impingement, surgical rehabilitation and dislocation.
- Elbow, wrist and handElbow tendonitis, fractures, sprains and strains, and wrist and hand injuries.
- Hip and pelvisSacroiliac dysfunction, bursitis, surgical rehabilitation, hip impingement and tendonitis.
- KneeIliotibial band friction syndrome, jumper’s knee, chondromalacia patella, patellofemoral pain syndrome, patellar dislocation, ligament sprains, ACL injury and reconstruction, and meniscal injuries and surgical repair.
- Lower leg and ankleShin splints, peroneal and tibialis posterior tendonitis, Achilles tendonitis and ankle sprains.
- FootPlantar fasciitis, heel pain, metatarsal pain, Morton’s neuroma and bunions.
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Your first visit
- 01A 60 to 90 minute evaluation: your history, how the pain started, what makes it better and worse, and a hands-on assessment of how you move.
- 02Treatment the same day, so you leave with less pain and a clear understanding of what is going on.
- 03A plan built around what matters to you, with a home program you can actually do.
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Who I see
My clinic is in Bigfork, and my patients come from across the Flathead: Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Polson, Lakeside, Somers, Marion, Kila, West Glacier, Martin City and Hungry Horse.
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Check my credentials
My individual NPI is 1104742295, and my Montana physical therapist license number is 31652. Both are public records, and you can look them up yourself.
- My NPI record, 1104742295 (opens in a new tab)The federal NPI registry (NPPES), listing my practice location in Bigfork.
- Montana license 31652 (opens in a new tab)The State of Montana license lookup for physical therapists.
- Blue Mountain on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)My Google listing, with hours, directions and reviews.
Questions
Good to know.
Do you take Medicare?
Yes. I am credentialed with Medicare, and Medicare patients are welcome at the clinic in Bigfork.
Do I need a referral?
No. Montana allows direct access to physical therapy, so you can call me directly. It is always wise to check whether your specific insurance requires a physician referral for reimbursement.
Where is the clinic, and when are you open?
The clinic is at 7935 Highway 35, Suite 206, Bigfork, MT 59911. I am open Monday to Thursday, 9 AM to 5 PM, by appointment.
What is your NPI number?
My individual NPI is 1104742295. You can look it up in the federal NPI registry.
Are you licensed in Montana?
Yes. I am a licensed physical therapist in Montana, license number 31652. You can verify it with the State of Montana.
How do I make an appointment?
Call or text (406) 871-1751, or email tami.ellis@protonmail.com. Tell me a little about what is going on and when you are free. Visits are by appointment only.
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Get in touch
Let’s get you moving.
Call, text or email. No referral needed in Montana. Visits are in the clinic on Highway 35 in Bigfork, or by telehealth.