2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1831822204 DNP
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CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP

Family Medicine Physician in HELENA, 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
758
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$32.27
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP filed 758 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in HELENA, Montana.

758
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 SMITH, DNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

758 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 SMITH, DNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2022

NPI 1831822204

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

758 78% 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 SMITH, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding DNP credentials at 820 N MONTANA AVE STE B, HELENA, MT, 59601, with a listed phone of (406) 443-7733. NPI 1831822204 was issued on 07/05/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SMITH 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 758 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $70K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%. 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

820 N MONTANA AVE STE B
HELENA, MT 59601

Provider Details

NPI 1831822204
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials DNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/05/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP 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.

SAGE MEDICAL CLINIC PC
HELENA, 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 SMITH, DNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$32

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Most common payment type

Education

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

758
Total Claims
$70K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,498
Total Day Supply
42,713
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Opioid Claims
46 (6.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
56
Atorvastatin Calcium
42
Hydrochlorothiazide
36
Lisinopril
35
Gabapentin
25
Amlodipine Besylate
22
Losartan Potassium
21
Metoprolol Succinate
21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
19
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
18

* 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 SMITH, DNP 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 SMITH, DNP's 758 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 SMITH.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in HELENA, Montana. Credentials: DNP.
How much does CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP wrote 758 Medicare Part D claims totaling $70K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP located?
CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP is located at 820 N MONTANA AVE STE B, HELENA, MT, 59601. Phone: (406) 443-7733.
What is CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831822204, issued on 07/05/2022.
Does CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
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 SMITH, DNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 758 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER SMITH, DNP's NPI is 1831822204 with credentials DNP. 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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