2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1578649513 M.D.
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BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in BILLINGS, Montana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
138
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
94.3056/100
▲ 11 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.3056/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 138 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.3056/100
MIPS score · +11 vs avg
138
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

94 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/31/2006

NPI 1578649513

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

138 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

MIPS final score

94.3056/100 11.205600000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Montana

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Montana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.3056/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 94.3056/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.3%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 94.3056/100 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).

BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in BILLINGS, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1578649513. 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.

BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 801 N 29TH ST, BILLINGS, MT, 59101, with a listed phone of (406) 238-2500. NPI 1578649513 was issued on 10/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELLEW 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 138 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. 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 94.3056/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.5889), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

801 N 29TH ST
BILLINGS, MT 59101

Provider Details

NPI 1578649513
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/31/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.3056
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.5889
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. 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.

BILLINGS CLINIC
★★★★☆ 4/5
BILLINGS, MT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 270004

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

138
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
146
Total Day Supply
3,179
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.05
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D.'s 138 claims are below the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Montana

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

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D.'s specialty?
BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in BILLINGS, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. wrote 138 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
What is BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.3056/100 (Quality: 85.5889). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. located?
BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. is located at 801 N 29TH ST, BILLINGS, MT, 59101. Phone: (406) 238-2500.
What is BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578649513, issued on 10/31/2006.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 138 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D.'s credentials?
BRENDAN BELLEW, M.D.'s NPI is 1578649513 with credentials M.D.. 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).

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