Melanie Bell, P.A.
NPI 1639396781 · Physician Assistant · Port Arthur, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Bell, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Port Arthur, TX (NPI 1639396781).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639396781
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA03511 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
537 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 | 376 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 93 | $71 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 50 | $11 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 18 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$100 (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 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 261 | 85 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 220 | 74 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 190 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 148 | 53 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 143 | 34 |
| Alprazolam | 137 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$842 across 52 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3135 Saba LnPort Neches, TX 77651-5421Phone: (409) 722-0000Fax: (409) 721-5539
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-19
- Last updated
- 2024-08-15
- Certified
- 2024-08-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Bell's NPI number?
- Melanie Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639396781, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Bell's specialty?
- Melanie Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melanie Bell located?
- Melanie Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 2501 Jimmy Johnson Blvd Ste 501b, Port Arthur, TX 77640-2013.
- What is Melanie Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Bell is (409) 729-2555.
- Does Melanie Bell accept Medicare?
- Melanie Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Bell's NPI (1639396781) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.