Phillip A Gardner, MD
Phillip A Gardner is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Missoula, MT with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Phillip a Gardner, MD has been part of the Missoula medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35+ 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 32% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 633dNPPES updated 2024-08-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Montana Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
700 W Kent Ave, Missoula, MT 59801-6772
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.9%
Montana avg: 7.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)
4.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
266
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
128
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
306
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5k
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 (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Indiana University School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 27, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
Po Box 4907, Missoula, MT 59806-4907
Differs from practice location
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Phillip a Gardner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Phillip a Gardner 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 Phillip a Gardner
Dr. Gardner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Missoula, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 541-3277.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Phillip a Gardner
Practice Location
700 W Kent Ave, Missoula, MT 59801-6772
Mailing Address
Po Box 4907, Missoula, MT 59806-4907
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