Bret D Lindsay, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Bret D Lindsay is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Kalispell, MT with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Bret D Lindsay, MD practices as part of a group neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Kalispell, MT. Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 55% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 908dNPPES updated 2023-11-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Montana Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 Commons Way Ste C, Kalispell, MT 59901-1915
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.57%
Montana avg: 7.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Montana1.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96%
Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.2 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in MontanaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
640
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
569
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,657
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.15M
Percentile rankings compared against 214 reporting peers in Montana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$107 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Bret D Lindsay's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
University of Washington School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 25, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Bret D Lindsay
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bret D Lindsay for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kalispell required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bret D Lindsay
NPI records show Dr. Lindsay as active with telehealth listed in Kalispell, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 752-5095.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bret D Lindsay
Practice Location
200 Commons Way Ste C, Kalispell, MT 59901-1915
Mailing Address
200 Commons Way Ste C, Kalispell, MT 59901-1915
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