Gerald Bell, O.D.
NPI 1053316406 · Optometrist · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerald Bell, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1053316406).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053316406
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OEG-000595 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$136 across 4 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-14
- Last updated
- 2012-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerald Bell's NPI number?
- Gerald Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053316406, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerald Bell's specialty?
- Gerald Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Gerald Bell located?
- Gerald Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 4822 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224-2108.
- What is Gerald Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerald Bell is (412) 683-1020.
- Does Gerald Bell accept Medicare?
- Gerald Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerald Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerald Bell's NPI (1053316406) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.