2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1255919767 MD
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RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in LEBANON, New Hampshire. 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
180
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD filed 180 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in LEBANON, New Hampshire, prescribing 92% generic.

180
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

180 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2021

NPI 1255919767

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

180 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within New Hampshire

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within New Hampshire

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH, 03756, with a listed phone of (603) 650-5000. NPI 1255919767 was issued on 03/29/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELLEMARE 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 180 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756

Provider Details

NPI 1255919767
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2021

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 180 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.

180
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
266
Total Day Supply
4,775
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
11 (6.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
112

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 44, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD 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
Tamsulosin Hcl
33
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
31
Cephalexin
27
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
26
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
14

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD's 180 claims are below the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in New Hampshire

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BELLEMARE.

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD's specialty?
RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in LEBANON, New Hampshire. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD wrote 180 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD located?
RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD is located at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH, 03756. Phone: (603) 650-5000.
What is RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255919767, issued on 03/29/2021.
Does RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.1%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 180 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD's credentials?
RICHARD BELLEMARE, MD's NPI is 1255919767 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.
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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