Walter Bell, MD
NPI 1285689356 · Anatomic Pathology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Bell, MD is a Anatomic Pathology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1285689356).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285689356
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19289 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,419 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 668 | $34 |
| Protein Measurement, Serum84165 | 489 | $16 |
| Immunologic Analysis Technique on Serum (immunofixation)86334 | 393 | $16 |
| Protein Measurement, Body Fluid84166 | 151 | $16 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 146 | $74 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 131 | $25 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2011-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Bell's NPI number?
- Walter Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285689356, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Bell's specialty?
- Walter Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Bell located?
- Walter Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
- What is Walter Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Bell is (205) 934-6600.
- Does Walter Bell accept Medicare?
- Walter Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Bell's NPI (1285689356) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.