Darren Bell, MD
NPI 1205893708 · Ophthalmology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darren Bell, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1205893708).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205893708
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- M8525 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,161 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 983 | $35 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 638 | $111 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 617 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 333 | $81 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 258 | $31 |
| Exam of Retinal Blood Vessels Using a Special Camera After Injection of a Dye92235 | 63 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 75 | 30 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 66 | 54 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 62 | 52 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 39 | 11 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 37 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 20 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$205 across 7 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
- 2006-04-27
- Last updated
- 2010-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darren Bell's NPI number?
- Darren Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205893708, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darren Bell's specialty?
- Darren Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Darren Bell located?
- Darren Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 9157 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240-1502.
- What is Darren Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darren Bell is (210) 697-2020.
- Does Darren Bell accept Medicare?
- Darren Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darren Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — Darren Bell's NPI (1205893708) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.