Dr. Michelle Leidenix Botner
Dr. Michelle M. Botner
Last updated: Apr 17, 2025

Dr. Michelle M. Botner

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 30 years
  • Graduated from: Pacific University - College Of Optometry
  • Graduation year: 1991
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1679519805

Dr. Michelle M. Botner OD

Optometrist

She is located at 509 East 6th Street in Whitefish, MT 59937. Can help patients with the following: Astigmatism, Blepharitis, Exotropia, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Macular Degeneration, Sty. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679519805. Appointment can be made via the phone number (406) 862-2020. She is affiliated with 2 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Michelle Leidenix Botner, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Michelle M. Botner.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Color Blindness
  • Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Allergy
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypertropia
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Sty

Procedures Performed by Dr. Michelle M. Botner

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Michelle M. Botner as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Preferred Bronze PPO℠ 201 (4 plan variants) PPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Bronze PPO℠ 202 (4 plan variants) PPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Bronze PPO℠ Standard (4 plan variants) PPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Gold PPO℠ 204 (4 plan variants) PPO · Gold Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Gold PPO℠ 901 (4 plan variants) PPO · Gold Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Gold PPO℠ Standard (4 plan variants) PPO · Gold Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Security PPO℠ 200 (4 plan variants) PPO · Catastrophic Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Silver PPO℠ 203 (4 plan variants) PPO · Silver Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Silver PPO℠ 308 (4 plan variants) PPO · Silver Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Silver PPO℠ Standard (4 plan variants) PPO · Silver Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Michelle M. Botner is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Michelle M. Botner is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .

Bills through: Whitefish Eye Center Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Alcon $148
Heidelberg Engineering $22

Other

Food and Beverage $170

Studies

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

Graduated in 1991

Affiliated practices

Whitefish Eye Center
346 Central Avenue
Whitefish, 59937 MT
(406) 862-2020
Vision Clinic
580 North Meridian Road
Kalispell, 59901 MT
(406) 755-5910

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Michelle Leidenix Botner?

Dr. Michelle Leidenix Botner's office is located at 509 East 6th Street in Whitefish, MT 59937.

What conditions does Dr. Michelle Leidenix Botner treat?

Dr. Michelle Leidenix Botner provides treatment for Astigmatism, Blepharitis, Exotropia, Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription, Macular Degeneration, Sty. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Michelle Leidenix Botner accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana?

Yes, Dr. Michelle Leidenix Botner is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Michelle Leidenix Botner have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Michelle Leidenix Botner is affiliated with Whitefish Eye Center. For the full list of practices see this list.