2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1447517958 PA
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CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA

Physician Assistant in DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois. 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
80
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 80 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
80
Part D claims, 2023

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CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

100 Top 7% higher than 93% 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

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2012

NPI 1447517958

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

80 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Physician Assistant share within Illinois

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

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

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 100/100 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.

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CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 3000 WOODCREEK DR STE 200B, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515, with a listed phone of (573) 544-5494. NPI 1447517958 was issued on 04/20/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELLM 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 80 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 96.3835), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

3000 WOODCREEK DR STE 200B
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Provider Details

NPI 1447517958
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96.3835
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA. To verify CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois 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.

80
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
80
Total Day Supply
829
Generic Drug Cost
$605
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
78% female / 22% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 13, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
17

* 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 BELLM, PA 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 BELLM, PA's 80 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Illinois

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois. Credentials: PA.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA wrote 80 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 96.3835). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA located?
CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA is located at 3000 WOODCREEK DR STE 200B, DOWNERS GROVE, IL, 60515. Phone: (573) 544-5494.
What is CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447517958, issued on 04/20/2012.
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 BELLM, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 80 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BELLM, PA's NPI is 1447517958 with credentials PA. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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