2026 NPPES data Epilepsy Physician NPI 1447516828 MD
Verify on CMS →

AARON GELLER, MD

Epilepsy Physician in AURORA, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
475
Medicare Part D claims · 71 beneficiaries · Epilepsy Physician avg: 878
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$478.48
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AARON GELLER, MD is a Epilepsy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AURORA, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 475 claims across 71 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $478.48 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AARON GELLER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 475 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AARON GELLER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AARON GELLER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2012

NPI 1447516828

Primary specialty

Epilepsy Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

475 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 878

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Epilepsy Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Epilepsy Physician share within Colorado

1. Epilepsy Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Epilepsy Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AARON GELLER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Epilepsy Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Epilepsy Physician) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Epilepsy Physician) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AARON GELLER, MD is a Epilepsy Physician provider practicing in AURORA, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1447516828. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AARON GELLER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Epilepsy Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1635 AURORA CT FL 4, AURORA, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (720) 848-0000. NPI 1447516828 was issued on 04/10/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GELLER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 475 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $110K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Epilepsy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 878 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1635 AURORA CT FL 4
AURORA, CO 80045

Provider Details

NPI 1447516828
Specialty Epilepsy Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/10/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AARON GELLER, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED
AURORA, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AARON GELLER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$478

Largest payer

SK Life Science, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

AARON GELLER, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 475 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

475
Total Claims
$110K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
868
Total Day Supply
25,263
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$57K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Lacosamide
85
Levetiracetam
82
Lamotrigine
56
Topiramate
25
Carbamazepine
21
Clonazepam
21
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
19
Clobazam
15
Xcopri
Cenobamate
15
Lorazepam
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Epilepsy Physician Overview

How AARON GELLER, MD fits within the Epilepsy Physician landscape nationally.

354
Epilepsy Physician Providers in US
42
States with Epilepsy Physician
878
Avg Claims per Provider

AARON GELLER, MD's 475 claims are below the specialty average of 878.

Nearby Epilepsy Physician Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GELLER.

Compare Epilepsy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AARON GELLER, MD's specialty?
AARON GELLER, MD specializes in Epilepsy Physician and practices in AURORA, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does AARON GELLER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AARON GELLER, MD wrote 475 Medicare Part D claims totaling $110K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
What is AARON GELLER, MD's Medicare quality score?
AARON GELLER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AARON GELLER, MD located?
AARON GELLER, MD is located at 1635 AURORA CT FL 4, AURORA, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
What is AARON GELLER, MD's NPI number?
AARON GELLER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447516828, issued on 04/10/2012.
Does AARON GELLER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AARON GELLER, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
How many Epilepsy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Epilepsy Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Epilepsy Physician provider writes 878 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AARON GELLER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AARON GELLER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lacosamide, Levetiracetam, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AARON GELLER, MD accept Medicare?
AARON GELLER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 475 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AARON GELLER, MD's credentials?
AARON GELLER, MD's NPI is 1447516828 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology