2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1205369287 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in MISSOULA, 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
734
Medicare Part D claims · 80 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.4319/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$163.57
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MISSOULA, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 734 claims across 80 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.4319/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $163.57 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.4319 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 734 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2017

NPI 1205369287

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

734 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

85.4319/100 2.3319000000000045% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Montana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.4319/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 85.4319/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.4%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 85.4319/100 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.

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 HELLEKSON, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in MISSOULA, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1205369287. 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 HELLEKSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 900 N ORANGE ST STE 202, MISSOULA, MT, 59802, with a listed phone of (406) 327-3362. NPI 1205369287 was issued on 04/06/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HELLEKSON 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 734 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 80 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. 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 85.4319/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.9823, Cost 65.4573), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

900 N ORANGE ST STE 202
MISSOULA, MT 59802

Provider Details

NPI 1205369287
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/06/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.4319
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.9823
Quality
65.4573
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. 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.

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES MT
MISSOULA, MT

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

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 HELLEKSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$164

Largest payer

ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 734 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.

734
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
80
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,038
Total Day Supply
29,129
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$46K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.43
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 31, 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
Trazodone Hcl
56
Mirtazapine
52
Duloxetine Hcl
49
Quetiapine Fumarate
48
Sertraline Hcl
37
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
35
Fluoxetine Hcl
33
Clonidine Hcl
26
Modafinil
24
Asenapine Maleate
23

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D.'s 734 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in MISSOULA, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. wrote 734 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 80 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.4319/100 (Quality: 85.9823, Cost: 65.4573). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. is located at 900 N ORANGE ST STE 202, MISSOULA, MT, 59802. Phone: (406) 327-3362.
What is CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205369287, issued on 04/06/2017.
Does CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Mirtazapine, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 734 Part D claims and 80 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER HELLEKSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1205369287 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.
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.

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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