Christopher Bell, M.D.
NPI 1013275627 · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Fort Bliss, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Bell, M.D. is a Surgical Critical Care Physician provider in Fort Bliss, TN (NPI 1013275627).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013275627
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Critical Care PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0000050930 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
610 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 292 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 103 | $110 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 71 | $197 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 58 | $161 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 44 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$243 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 979 E 3rd St Ste 300Chattanooga, TN 37403-2187Phone: (423) 757-0792
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-02
- Last updated
- 2022-03-22
- Certified
- 2022-03-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Bell's NPI number?
- Christopher Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013275627, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Bell's specialty?
- Christopher Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Critical Care Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Bell located?
- Christopher Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 18511 Highlander Medics St, Fort Bliss, TN 79918.
- What is Christopher Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Bell is (915) 569-3253.
- Does Christopher Bell accept Medicare?
- Christopher Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Bell's NPI (1013275627) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.