Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BELL
Based in Morganton, NC, William Bacon Bell, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. William graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2008. William is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows William provided 13,724 services to 1,371 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 437-6500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
503 E PARKER RD
Morganton, NC 28655
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,724 services · 1,371 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
157 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
145 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
35 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
32 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
21 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
15 |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
13 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
299 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
87 |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
60 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bell specialize in?
Dr. Bell is an orthopedic surgeon in Morganton, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bell located?
Dr. Bell is listed at 503 E PARKER RD, Morganton, NC 28655. 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 (828) 437-6500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bell?
Dr. Bell's National Provider Identifier is 1659531259. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Bell attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bell have?
Dr. Bell has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bell do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bell performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and release and/or relocation of hand nerve; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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