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2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1962474874 MD
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Surgery Physician in Colchester, Vermont.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,191 in Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
149
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christopher Bartels, MD filed 149 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in Colchester, Vermont, prescribing 84% generic.
- 149
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
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Christopher Bartels, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
149 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Bartels, MD 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 Christopher Bartels, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
149 12% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Vermont
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Christopher Bartels, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 302 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 102, Colchester, VT, 05446, with a listed phone of (802) 341-2044. NPI 1962474874 was issued on 02/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 149 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.5%.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962474874 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/03/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Christopher Bartels, MD - brand share 16.0%
Surgery Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 149 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.
149
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 187
- Total Day Supply
- 3,268
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 38 (25.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.84
- Gender Split
- 40% female / 60% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Bartels, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
37 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
18 claims
- Mesalamine Er 13
Mesalamine Er
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 37 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 |
| Mesalamine Er Mesalamine | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Christopher Bartels, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Bartels, MD's 149 claims are below the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Vermont
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bartels.
Dr. Julie Alosi
MD
South Burlington, VT
Dr. David Angstreich
M.D.
Barre, VT
Peter Areson
Springfield, VT
Dr. Alia Aunchman
M.D.
Burlington, VT
Dr. Benjamin Bernard
DO
Bennington, VT
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Vermont medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Bartels, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Bartels, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Colchester, Vermont. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Bartels, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Bartels, MD wrote 149 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Bartels, MD located? ▼
Christopher Bartels, MD is located at 302 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 102, Colchester, VT, 05446. Phone: (802) 341-2044.
What is Christopher Bartels, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Bartels, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962474874, issued on 02/03/2006.
Does Christopher Bartels, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Bartels, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Bartels, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Bartels, MD had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.5%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Bartels, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Bartels, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Pantoprazole Sodium, Mesalamine Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Bartels, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Bartels, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 149 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Bartels, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Bartels, MD's NPI is 1962474874 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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