Margaret Bell, MD
NPI 1578785390 · Anesthesiology Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margaret Bell, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1578785390).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578785390
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD38320 (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
19 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
194 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 38 | $63 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 26 | $68 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 23 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 22 | $143 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 19 | $80 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 18 | $68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
- 2007-05-02
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margaret Bell's NPI number?
- Margaret Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578785390, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margaret Bell's specialty?
- Margaret Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Margaret Bell located?
- Margaret Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602-9617.
- What is Margaret Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margaret Bell is (828) 326-3000.
- Does Margaret Bell accept Medicare?
- Margaret Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margaret Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — Margaret Bell's NPI (1578785390) 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.