2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1457458879 MD
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CRAIG BELSHA, MD

Pediatrics Physician in ST. LOUIS, Missouri. 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
23
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
MIPS score
81.5711/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CRAIG BELSHA, MD is a Pediatrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ST. LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 23 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.5711/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

CRAIG BELSHA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.5711/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.5711/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
23
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.

CRAIG BELSHA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

82 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CRAIG BELSHA, MD 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).

CRAIG BELSHA, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1457458879

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

MIPS final score

81.5711/100 1.528899999999993% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Missouri

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CRAIG BELSHA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatrics Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.5711/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 81.5711/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.6%
MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 81.5711/100 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).

CRAIG BELSHA, MD is a Pediatrics Physician provider practicing in ST. LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1457458879. 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.

CRAIG BELSHA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1465 S GRAND BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63104, with a listed phone of (314) 577-5662. NPI 1457458879 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELSHA 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 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A 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 81.5711/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.0913, Cost 54.2831), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

1465 S GRAND BLVD
ST. LOUIS, MO 63104

Provider Details

NPI 1457458879
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.5711
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.0913
Quality
54.2831
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRAIG BELSHA, MD 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.

SSM HEALTH CARE GROUP
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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.

23
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
35
Total Day Supply
926
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
11.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.81

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How CRAIG BELSHA, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG BELSHA, MD's 23 claims are below the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG BELSHA, MD's specialty?
CRAIG BELSHA, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in ST. LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does CRAIG BELSHA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG BELSHA, MD wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is CRAIG BELSHA, MD's Medicare quality score?
CRAIG BELSHA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.5711/100 (Quality: 76.0913, Cost: 54.2831). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CRAIG BELSHA, MD located?
CRAIG BELSHA, MD is located at 1465 S GRAND BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63104. Phone: (314) 577-5662.
What is CRAIG BELSHA, MD's NPI number?
CRAIG BELSHA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457458879, issued on 09/20/2006.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CRAIG BELSHA, MD accept Medicare?
CRAIG BELSHA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG BELSHA, MD's credentials?
CRAIG BELSHA, MD's NPI is 1457458879 with credentials MD. 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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