Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BELL
Based in Birmingham, AL, Walter C Bell, MD is listed in the NPI registry under pathology. Walter graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1994. According to Medicare claims data, Walter cared for 1,594 Medicare patients across 2,419 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 934-6600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35233
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,419 services · 1,594 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
668 |
| Protein measurement, serum | Lab test | 84165 |
489 |
| Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) | Lab test | 86334 |
393 |
| Protein measurement, body fluid | Lab test | 84166 |
151 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
146 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
131 |
| Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual | Lab test | 88360 |
123 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
102 |
| Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration | Lab test | 86335 |
60 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
55 |
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 pathology specialists at this location 1
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 pathology specialists in Birmingham 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bell?
Dr. Bell is a pathology in Birmingham, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PATHOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bell's address?
Dr. Bell is listed at 619 19TH STREET SOUTH, Birmingham, AL 35233. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bell?
The number on file is (205) 934-6600. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Bell's NPI number?
Dr. Bell's National Provider Identifier is 1285689356. 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
Where did Dr. Bell train?
Dr. Bell attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bell been practicing?
Dr. Bell has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bell perform?
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.
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