Brian Bell, M.D.
NPI 1518961275 · Family Medicine Physician · Forest City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Bell, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Forest City, NC (NPI 1518961275).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518961275
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18850 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
21 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
13 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 13 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$72 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 28 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 27 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 25 |
| Carvedilol | 22 |
| Potassium Chloride | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 |
| Lorazepam | 18 |
| Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
- 2005-06-10
- Last updated
- 2015-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Bell's NPI number?
- Brian Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518961275, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Bell's specialty?
- Brian Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Bell located?
- Brian Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 249 Oak St, Forest City, NC 28043-3585.
- What is Brian Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Bell is (828) 245-3158.
- Does Brian Bell accept Medicare?
- Brian Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Bell's NPI (1518961275) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.