William Bell, APRN
NPI 1659046258 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Loranger, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Bell, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Loranger, LA (NPI 1659046258).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659046258
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 221466 (LA)
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 tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 99 | 30 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 64 | 12 |
| Lisinopril | 60 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 59 | 15 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 58 | 14 |
| Azithromycin | 57 | 54 |
| Methylprednisolone | 46 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$634 across 32 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)
- 1900 Main StFranklinton, LA 70438-3688Phone: (601) 395-0827
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-08-16
- Last updated
- 2025-10-30
- Certified
- 2025-10-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Bell's NPI number?
- William Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659046258, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Bell's specialty?
- William Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is William Bell located?
- William Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 54016 Highway 1062, Loranger, LA 70446-3538.
- What is William Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Bell is (985) 606-9000.
- Does William Bell accept Medicare?
- William Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — William Bell's NPI (1659046258) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.