Stephen Bell, M.D.
NPI 1326028804 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Bell, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1326028804).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326028804
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M9851 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,189 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 370 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 163 | $85 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 156 | $104 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 145 | $38 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 93 | $68 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 291 | 152 |
| Gabapentin | 198 | 137 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 101 | 84 |
| Methylprednisolone | 51 | 51 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 | 33 |
| Pregabalin | 26 | 23 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 15 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2006-01-19
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Bell's NPI number?
- Stephen Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326028804, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Bell's specialty?
- Stephen Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Bell located?
- Stephen Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 2829 Babcock Rd Ste 700, San Antonio, TX 78229-6015.
- What is Stephen Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Bell is (210) 804-5400.
- Does Stephen Bell accept Medicare?
- Stephen Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Bell's NPI (1326028804) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.