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CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C

Physician Assistant in SPRING BRANCH, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 801 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C filed 1,864 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in SPRING BRANCH, Texas.

2K
Part D claims, 2023

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.

CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,864 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/24/2007

NPI 1790830321

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,864 136% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Physician Assistant share within Texas

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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 BELL, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 113 STARGRASS STE 105, SPRING BRANCH, TX, 78070, with a listed phone of (830) 935-5050. NPI 1790830321 was issued on 01/24/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELL 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 1,864 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 801 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $124K 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

113 STARGRASS STE 105
SPRING BRANCH, TX 78070

Provider Details

NPI 1790830321
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/24/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C 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.

CHRISTUS TRINITY CLINIC
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX

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

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 CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C. To verify CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C'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.

1,864
Total Claims
$124K
Total Drug Cost
801
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,510
Total Day Supply
164,628
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.20
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 74, 65-74: 287, 75-84: 312, 85+: 128

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
244
Lisinopril
131
Amlodipine Besylate
120
Simvastatin
112
Metformin Hcl
109
Losartan Potassium
91
Levothyroxine Sodium
76
Hydrochlorothiazide
67
Montelukast Sodium
55
Metoprolol Succinate
52

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C's 1,864 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SPRING BRANCH, Texas. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C wrote 1,864 Medicare Part D claims totaling $124K in drug costs for 801 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C located?
CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C is located at 113 STARGRASS STE 105, SPRING BRANCH, TX, 78070. Phone: (830) 935-5050.
What is CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790830321, issued on 01/24/2007.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,864 Part D claims and 801 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BELL, PA-C's NPI is 1790830321 with credentials PA-C. 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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