2026 NPPES data Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician NPI 1407896392 MD
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CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician in CARMEL, Indiana. 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
23
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician avg: 244
Industry payments
$90.1K
88 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CARMEL, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 23 claims across 16 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $90.1K across 88 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CARMEL, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, 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).

CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/07/2006

NPI 1407896392

Primary specialty

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician

Niche

1,066 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 244

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician share within Indiana

1. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Infectious Diseases 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).

CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician provider practicing in CARMEL, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1407896392. 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.

CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician provider holding MD credentials at 11455 N MERIDIAN ST, CARMEL, IN, 46032, with a listed phone of (317) 582-8180. NPI 1407896392 was issued on 06/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELCHER 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 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $513 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.

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,066 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 244 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

11455 N MERIDIAN ST
CARMEL, IN 46032

Provider Details

NPI 1407896392
Specialty Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/07/2006

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 CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$90.1K

Largest payer

SANOFI PASTEUR INC.

Most common payment type

Travel and Lodging

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

23
Total Claims
$513
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
23
Total Day Supply
262
Generic Drug Cost
$402
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.74

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azithromycin
15

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

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD fits within the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician landscape nationally.

1,066
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician
244
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD's 23 claims are below the specialty average of 244.

Nearby Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD specializes in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician and practices in CARMEL, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $513 in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD is located at 11455 N MERIDIAN ST, CARMEL, IN, 46032. Phone: (317) 582-8180.
What is CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407896392, issued on 06/07/2006.
How many Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,066 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician provider writes 244 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BELCHER, MD's NPI is 1407896392 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.
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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