William Bell, MD
NPI 1659531259 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Morganton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Bell, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Morganton, NC (NPI 1659531259).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659531259
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015-02471 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
18 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
1,628 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 337 | $86 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 299 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 180 | $122 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 157 | $49 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 145 | $47 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 87 | $38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 251 | 90 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 231 | 202 |
| Methylprednisolone | 204 | 179 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 126 | 49 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,153 across 17 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
- 2008-06-17
- Last updated
- 2023-04-10
- Certified
- 2023-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Bell's NPI number?
- William Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659531259, 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 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Bell located?
- William Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 503 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655-5104.
- What is William Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Bell is (828) 437-6500.
- 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 (1659531259) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.