Christopher Bell, MD
NPI 1407818479 · Surgery Physician · Dallas,, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Bell, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Dallas,, TX (NPI 1407818479).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407818479
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L6783 (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
665 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 | 235 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 114 | $48 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 102 | $165 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 81 | $167 |
| Removal of Gallbladder Using an Endoscope47562 | 19 | $612 |
| Injection of Agent Into Vein to Assess Blood Flow of Skin Graft Or Flap |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 120 | 106 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 52 | 11 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 42 | 14 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 34 | — |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 30 | — |
| Methocarbamol | 26 | — |
| Ondansetron |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,764 across 53 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
- 2006-04-05
- Last updated
- 2008-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Bell's NPI number?
- Christopher Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407818479, 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 Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Bell located?
- Christopher Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 7777 Forest Ln, Dallas,, TX 75230-2556.
- What is Christopher Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Bell is (972) 566-7860.
- 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 (1407818479) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.