Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dean Otis French, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician in Plains, MT · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1740396753
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dean Otis French
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT, 59859
Phone (406) 826-4816
Fax (406) 826-4898
Enumeration date Aug 22, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Sep 11, 2025
Taxonomy & licenses
207P00000X Emergency Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 8633 (MT) Secondary
207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 8633 (MT) Secondary
207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 8633 (MT) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0016082 | Medicaid | MT | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Dean French practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Plains, MT. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Dean French?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Dean French is 1740396753, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-09-11.