2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1043637903 D.O.
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CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O.

Emergency Medicine Physician in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin. 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
524
Medicare Part D claims · 292 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. filed 524 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin.

524
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 BENDER, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

524 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2014

NPI 1043637903

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

524 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine 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 BENDER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 4100 STATE HIGHWAY 66, STEVENS POINT, WI, 54482, with a listed phone of (715) 343-7700. NPI 1043637903 was issued on 03/27/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENDER 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 524 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 292 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

4100 STATE HIGHWAY 66
STEVENS POINT, WI 54482

Provider Details

NPI 1043637903
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/27/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. 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.

ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, INC.
STEVENS POINT, WI
MCHS HOSPITALS INC
MARSHFIELD, WI

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

524
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
292
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
527
Total Day Supply
5,001
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
61 (11.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
101

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 97, 75-84: 78, 85+: 59

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. 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
Cephalexin
45
Famotidine
45
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
45
Prednisone
39
Dicyclomine Hcl
38
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
29
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
21
Sucralfate
20
Doxycycline Monohydrate
16
Furosemide
14

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O.'s 524 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin. Credentials: D.O..
How much does CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. wrote 524 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 292 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. located?
CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. is located at 4100 STATE HIGHWAY 66, STEVENS POINT, WI, 54482. Phone: (715) 343-7700.
What is CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043637903, issued on 03/27/2014.
Does CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Famotidine, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 524 Part D claims and 292 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BENDER, D.O.'s NPI is 1043637903 with credentials D.O.. 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.

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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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