NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1033523196 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Michelle Christopher, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Boise, Idaho.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,637 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
581
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Michelle Christopher, M.D. filed 581 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Boise, Idaho, prescribing 97% generic.
- 581
- Part D claims, 2024
- 97%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥65th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Michelle Christopher, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1033523196), first enumerated 06/17/2014.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 581 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Compare Christopher with other Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
Also enrolled in Idaho
- Dr. Kerriann Boanca, MD Boise, ID
- Lindsey Greene, NP Coeur D Alene, ID
- Dr. Nathan Roach, MD Boise, ID
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1033523196 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1033523196
- ENUM-MID 2014
- TAX-NARROW 1,637
- RX-LIGHT 581
- BOOK-THIN 4 in Idaho
- PHOTO-ENUM Daniel Thorngren, M.D. · 2014
Michelle Christopher, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
581 ≥ 65th percentile 65% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Michelle Christopher, M.D. 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 Michelle Christopher, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
581 56% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Idaho
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1033523196 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/17/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michelle Christopher, 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.
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc
Boise, ID
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Michelle Christopher, M.D. - brand share 3.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 581 2024 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 2024.
581
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 648.533
- Total Day Supply
- 17,366
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
- Opioid Claims
- 209 (36.0% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.89
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: 40, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michelle Christopher, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
87 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
48 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
47 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
39 claims
- Amitriptyline Hcl 31
Amitriptyline Hcl
31 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 31
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
31 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 30
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
30 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 27
Duloxetine Hcl
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 87 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 48 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 47 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 39 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 31 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 31 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 30 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 27 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 26 |
| Baclofen | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Michelle Christopher, M.D. fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,637
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,322
Avg Claims per Provider
Michelle Christopher, M.D.'s 581 claims are below the specialty average of 1,322.
Nationwide Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Christopher, both outside Idaho so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2014)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michelle Christopher, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michelle Christopher, M.D. specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Boise, Idaho. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michelle Christopher, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Michelle Christopher, M.D. wrote 581 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
Where is Michelle Christopher, M.D. located? ▼
Michelle Christopher, M.D. is located at 5966 W CURTISIAN AVE, Boise, ID, 83704. Phone: (208) 302-5470.
What is Michelle Christopher, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michelle Christopher, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033523196, issued on 06/17/2014.
Does Michelle Christopher, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michelle Christopher, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does Michelle Christopher, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michelle Christopher, M.D. had 209 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.0%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,637 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,322 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michelle Christopher, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michelle Christopher, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michelle Christopher, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michelle Christopher, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 581 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michelle Christopher, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michelle Christopher, M.D.'s NPI is 1033523196 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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