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- 605 Heather Ln, Alma, AR 72921
About Dr. Bell
Christopher B. Bell, M.D. practices family medicine in Alma, AR. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 1,130 services to 1,079 patients. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, and critical care, first 30-74 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053548461.
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
- (479) 430-7587
- Email not available
Practice Locations
605 HEATHER LN
Alma, AR 72921
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,130 services · 1,079 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope | Procedure | 31500 |
13 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
497 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
367 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
208 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
32 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
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 family doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Alma 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 5 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 5
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Christopher B. Bell specialize in?
Christopher B. Bell is a family doctor in Alma, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Christopher B. Bell located?
Christopher B. Bell is listed at 605 Heather Ln, Alma, AR 72921. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Christopher B. Bell's phone number?
The number on file is (479) 430-7587. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher B. Bell?
Christopher B. Bell's National Provider Identifier is 1053548461. 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 much experience does Christopher B. Bell have?
Christopher B. Bell has 17+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2009. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Christopher B. Bell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher B. Bell performs procedures including insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion and emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher B. Bell's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher B. Bell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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