Christopher Hellekson, M.D.
NPI 1205369287 · Psychiatry Physician · Missoula, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Hellekson, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Missoula, MT (NPI 1205369287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205369287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MED-PHYS-LIC-10457 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
309 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 145 | $125 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 71 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 45 | $178 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 28 | $71 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 20 | $168 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$178 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 95 | 20 |
| Mirtazapine | 88 | 20 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 79 | 11 |
| Lamotrigine | 58 | — |
| Clonidine Hcl | 52 | 16 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 42 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 40 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$164 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1950 Circle of Hope Dr Rm 1570Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5500Phone: (801) 581-2121
- 131 S Division StSpokane, WA 99202-1510Phone: (509) 838-4651
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-06
- Last updated
- 2022-05-23
- Certified
- 2020-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Hellekson's NPI number?
- Christopher Hellekson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205369287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Hellekson's specialty?
- Christopher Hellekson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Hellekson located?
- Christopher Hellekson's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 N Orange St Ste 202, Missoula, MT 59802-2951.
- What is Christopher Hellekson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Hellekson is (406) 327-3362.
- Does Christopher Hellekson accept Medicare?
- Christopher Hellekson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Hellekson's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Hellekson's NPI (1205369287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.