Rebecca L Danforth, M.D.

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Rebecca L Danforth is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Missoula, MT with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(406) 721-5600Missoula, MT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rebecca L Danforth, M.D. has been part of the Missoula medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine (class of 2002), she has been practicing for over 24 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 54% of reporting doctors in Montana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 11 Internal Medicine providers in MTSee all Internal Medicine in Missoula24+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1797dNPPES updated 2021-06-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Montana Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

500 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802

Fax: (406) 329-7547
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.61%

Montana avg: 7.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Montana

1.61% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

387

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

285

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,993

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.06M

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$620 received from industry

34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Rebecca L Danforth's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    University of Washington School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 20, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 2002)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 7609, Missoula, MT 59807-7609

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Rebecca L Danforth

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Rebecca L Danforth for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — 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 Rebecca L Danforth

NPI records show Dr. Danforth as active with telehealth listed in Missoula, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 721-5600.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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