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- 539 Bloomfield Ave, Newark, NJ 07107
About Dr. Bell
Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S. is a healthcare provider in Newark, NJ specializing in nephrology. According to Medicare claims data, Alvin cared for 212 Medicare patients across 691 services. The services billed most often include dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older), hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, and subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1013987866.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (973) 566-9900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
539 BLOOMFIELD AVE
Newark, NJ 07107
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
691 services · 212 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
301 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
144 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
98 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
79 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
40 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Newark 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P. specialize in?
Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P. is a kidney specialist in Newark, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P. located?
Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P. is listed at 539 Bloomfield Ave, Newark, NJ 07107. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P.'s phone number?
The number on file is (973) 566-9900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P.'s NPI number?
Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P.'s National Provider Identifier is 1013987866. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P. been practicing?
Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P. has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P. do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P. provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P. confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alvin Bell, M.D., F.A.C.P.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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