James Bell, PA-C
NPI 1417945726 · Physician Assistant · Schertz, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Bell, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Schertz, TX (NPI 1417945726).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417945726
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA01567 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1,096 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 | $103 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 236 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 174 | $145 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 113 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 53 | $105 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 47 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 92 | 43 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 84 | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 83 | 37 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 71 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 66 | 26 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 65 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$184 across 9 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
- 2005-10-11
- Last updated
- 2017-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Bell's NPI number?
- James Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417945726, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Bell's specialty?
- James Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Bell located?
- James Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 16977 Interstate 35 N, Schertz, TX 78154-1466.
- What is James Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Bell is (210) 656-5600.
- Does James Bell accept Medicare?
- James Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — James Bell's NPI (1417945726) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.