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James R. Bell, MD

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About Dr. Bell

Based in Marion, IA, James R. Bell, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine — adolescent medicine. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 363 Medicare patients across 431 services. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and advance care planning, first 30 minutes. NPI 1528044310 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Credentials & Licensing

IA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 24258As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1528044310Issued 2005

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Bell specialize in?

Dr. Bell is a family doctor in Marion, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Adolescent Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Bell located?

Dr. Bell is listed at 1100 35Th St, Marion, IA 52302. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Bell's phone number?

The number on file is (319) 377-4844. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Bell's NPI number?

Dr. Bell's National Provider Identifier is 1528044310. 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 Dr. Bell been practicing?

Dr. Bell has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

NPI registry

What does Dr. Bell do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bell the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Bell confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bell. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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