J Michael Caldwell, MD
J Michael Caldwell is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Missoula, MT with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
J Michael Caldwell, MD has been part of the Missoula medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1846dNPPES updated 2021-05-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Montana Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
500 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802-4008
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 = better3.76%
Montana avg: 7.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
3.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91%
Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MontanaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
904
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
917
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
13,257
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $958k
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 (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$99 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to J Michael Caldwell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Board certified · May 2, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Mailing address
Po Box 12, Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0012
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With J Michael Caldwell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with J Michael Caldwell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Missoula 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 J Michael Caldwell
NPI records show Dr. Caldwell as active with telehealth listed in Missoula, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 327-1900.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
500 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802-4008
Mailing Address
Po Box 12, Liberty Lake, WA 99019-0012
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