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Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD

(Dr. John Bradley Pickhardt, MD)

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1985)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, inguinal hernia, breast surgery, and more.

6 13th Avenue E
Polson, MT 59860

(406) 883-5680

Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence St. Patrick Hospital and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES MT.

Office Locations

Providence St. Patrick Hospital

500 West Broadway Street Floor 4
Missoula, MT 59802

(406) 329-5866

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6 13th Avenue E
Polson, MT 59860

(406) 883-5680

(406) 883-8910

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Some issues Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Mastectomy (Breast Removal Surgery)

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the breasts, most frequently associated with breast cancer treatment (for both male and female breast cancer patients). Breast cancer patients who receive a mastectomy typically have undergone other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and less invasive breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy). If these treatments are unsuccessful, oncologists may eventually prescribe a mastectomy. Other conditions that may prompt a mastectomy include:

Two or more cancerous regions in the same breast
Inability to receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy
High likelihood of recurring breast cancer
Large tumor that is bigger than two inches across
Pregnancy that prohibits radiation therapy
Preexisting conditions like lupus or scleroderma

Notably, some patients may elect to undergo mastectomy without a breast cancer diagnosis. Preventative (prophylactic) mastectomy is performed on those with a high risk of breast cancer, such as having a family history of the disease or carrying the breast cancer BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Preventative mastectomy substantially reduces one's chances of developing breast cancer in the future, but it cannot wholly prevent it.

Surgical oncologists perform several types of mastectomies, depending upon the severity of the breast cancer (including factors such as its location and spread), as well as the patients' own aesthetic and personal choices. The six main types of mastectomy include:

Total mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes an entire breast, including parts like the pectoral chest muscle, skin, and nipple.
Radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes the entire breast, underarm lymph nodes, pectoral chest muscles, and outer skin and nipple. One of the most invasive forms of mastectomy, radical mastectomy is infrequently performed.
Modified radical mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist completes a total mastectomy and also removes the underarm lymph nodes. This procedure is slightly less invasive than radical mastectomy.
Skin-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and nipple, but leaves most of breast skin. This method is used in conjunction with breast reconstruction, as implants can be added below the skin. Skin-sparing mastectomy often requires a treatment team with a surgical oncologist and a plastic surgeon experienced in breast procedures.
Nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the surgical oncologist removes cancerous breast tissue and leaves the nipple and most of the breast skin. This method is only available to patients in the early stages of breast cancer. Similar to skin-sparing mastectomy, this procedure is frequently performed with breast reconstruction.

Any of these procedures can be done on both breasts, in which case the procedure would be known as a double mastectomy. For example, a surgical oncologist might perform a total or nipple-sparing mastectomy on both breasts. Double mastectomies are often used as a preventive surgery for those who are at risk of developing breast cancer later on in life.

Patients have one or two days of hospital stay before returning home from their mastectomy procedures. Full recovery can take several months, but some patients find they are able to resume normal activity within one month of their mastectomy. Patients are advised to limit arm and chest movements whenever possible.

After surgery, patients must also adjust to changes in their appearance. While some patients choose to receive breast reconstruction, other patients may decide to wear prosthetic breasts or will simply embrace their new chest.

Mastectomies permit patients to conquer cancer and lead healthy, thriving lives as breast cancer survivors.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

breast cancer surgery

breast surgery

excision

inpatient hospital care

lymph node procedures

open lymph node biopsy

partial mastectomy

In 2023, Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD performed more biopsy, breast cancer surgery, breast surgery, excision, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lymph node procedures, open lymph node biopsy, and partial mastectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Montana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
breast procedures	14
cancer surgery	14
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	180
excision	28
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
lymph node procedures	14
open surgery	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT during 2013 were catheterization, open surgery, diagnostic procedures and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	25
device removal	11
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	169
excision	15
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lymph node procedures	15
open surgery	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	138

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	21
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
catheterization	33
doctor visit	170
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
open surgery	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT during 2015 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	43
breast procedures	11
cancer surgery	11
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	186
excision	27
hospital care	62
inpatient care	62
lymph node procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	86
open surgery	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	69
vascular procedures	112

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	42
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lymph node procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	201
excision	12
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
lymph node procedures	23
open surgery	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	24
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT during 2017 were inpatient care, hospital care, excision and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
breast procedures	26
cancer surgery	26
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	183
excision	47
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
lymph node procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	12
open surgery	34
weight management	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	23
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, excision and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	16
cancer surgery	16
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	191
excision	28
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
lymph node procedures	12
open surgery	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	18
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, excision and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
breast procedures	21
cancer surgery	21
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	238
excision	41
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
lymph node procedures	20
open surgery	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	18
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, breast procedures and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
breast procedures	13
cancer surgery	13
doctor visit	129
excision	13
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
open surgery	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	12
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, excision and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	28
cancer surgery	28
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	121
excision	51
hospital care	66
inpatient care	54
lymph node procedures	34
open surgery	23
outpatient care	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	15
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, excision and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	29
cancer surgery	29
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	155
excision	55
hospital care	74
inpatient care	63
lymph node procedures	40
open surgery	26
outpatient care	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	14
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Missoula, MT were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal surgery	13
ablation	43
breast procedures	19
cancer surgery	19
catheterization	19
device removal	11
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	174
excision	31
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	57
inpatient care	54
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	49
open surgery	20
outpatient care	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	69
vascular procedures	112
weight management	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	195
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	64
85 and over	19
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and depression.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	3
Cancer	32

Education & Training

Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Montana.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1985)

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (1990)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Montana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence St. Patrick Hospital

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES MT

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, First Health, InterWest Health, Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan PPO, BCBS MT HMO-PPO, BCBS MT PPO, Pacific Source Health PPO, BCBS MT, Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service, Mountain Health Co-Op, Allegiance PPO, First Choice PPO, BCBS MT HMO and Interwest Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

First Health

InterWest Health

Missoula County Employee Benefits Plan PPO

BCBS MT HMO-PPO

BCBS MT PPO

Pacific Source Health PPO

BCBS MT

Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service

Mountain Health Co-Op

Allegiance PPO

First Choice PPO

BCBS MT HMO

Interwest Health PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John B. Pickhardt, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$12,246 Da Vinci Surgical System $12,246
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$1,511 $1,511
Cianna Medical, Inc	$1,007 SAVI $1,007
Covidien LP	$342 LigaSure $117	iDrive Ultra $86	EEA $70	Sonicision $50	Situate $19
Covidien Sales LLC	$302 Vascular $302
Other	$607 STRATTICE $118	CVI $103	Perjeta $73	STRATTICE RECONSTRUCTIVE TISSUE MATRIX BPS $64	STRATTICE LAP $52	Other $197

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,000
Travel and Lodging	$4,841
Food and Beverage	$2,174

Biography

Dr. John Pickhardt specializes in general surgery and bariatric surgery and practices in Missoula, MT and Polson, MT. Clinical interests for Dr. Pickhardt include ventral hernia, colon cancer, and inguinal hernia. He is affiliated with Providence. He attended medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver for his residency. United Healthcare PPO, HealthSmart, and Coventry seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Pickhardt accepts.