2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1750585600 M.D.
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CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in DECATUR, Texas. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 273 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Industry payments
$23.35
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. filed 2,842 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in DECATUR, Texas.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
$23.35
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,842 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2007

NPI 1750585600

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,842 264% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Texas

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1713 S. FM 51, DECATUR, TX, 76234, with a listed phone of (940) 627-6976. NPI 1750585600 was issued on 06/13/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HELM 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 2,842 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 273 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $58K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.0%. 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.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

1713 S. FM 51
DECATUR, TX 76234

Provider Details

NPI 1750585600
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2007

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 CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

Nevro Corp.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.. To verify CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,842
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
273
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,981
Total Day Supply
83,950
Generic Drug Cost
$55K
Opioid Claims
1,506 (53.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.88
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 44, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 87, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
1,014
Gabapentin
434
Tramadol Hcl
221
Tizanidine Hcl
172
Methocarbamol
157
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
155
Duloxetine Hcl
106
Methylprednisolone
106
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
104
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
86

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.'s 2,842 claims are above the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in DECATUR, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. wrote 2,842 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 273 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. located?
CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. is located at 1713 S. FM 51, DECATUR, TX, 76234. Phone: (940) 627-6976.
What is CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750585600, issued on 06/13/2007.
Does CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. had 1,506 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.0%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,842 Part D claims and 273 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTIAN HELM, M.D.'s NPI is 1750585600 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.
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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