2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1942362660 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in BOX ELDER, Montana. 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
440
Medicare Part D claims · 232 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOX ELDER, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 440 claims across 232 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. filed 440 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOX ELDER, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. 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 COLLIER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/16/2006

NPI 1942362660

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

440 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Montana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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 COLLIER, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in BOX ELDER, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1942362660. 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 COLLIER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6850 UPPER BOX ELDER RD, BOX ELDER, MT, 59521, with a listed phone of (406) 395-4486. NPI 1942362660 was issued on 12/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLLIER 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 440 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 232 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.4%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

6850 UPPER BOX ELDER RD
BOX ELDER, MT 59521

Provider Details

NPI 1942362660
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/16/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 440 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.

440
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
232
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
492
Total Day Supply
8,246
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
50 (11.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
132

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 112, 75-84: 79, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
53
Naproxen
40
Prednisone
38
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
20
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
20
Oxycodone Hcl
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
17
Hydroxyzine Hcl
17
Cefdinir
15
Famotidine
14

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D.'s 440 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BOX ELDER, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. wrote 440 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 232 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. is located at 6850 UPPER BOX ELDER RD, BOX ELDER, MT, 59521. Phone: (406) 395-4486.
What is CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942362660, issued on 12/16/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. had 50 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.4%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Naproxen, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 440 Part D claims and 232 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER COLLIER, M.D.'s NPI is 1942362660 with credentials M.D.. 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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