Katherine Bell, D.O.
NPI 1689838815 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Valparaiso, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Bell, D.O. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Valparaiso, IN (NPI 1689838815).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689838815
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 02003524A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
520 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 231 | $110 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 185 | $160 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 87 | $65 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making99282 | 17 | $38 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $38–$160 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 107 | 106 |
| Methylprednisolone | 91 | 90 |
| Naproxen | 66 | 63 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 65 | 61 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 55 | 54 |
| Prednisone | 44 | 43 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 39 | 38 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 102 E Culver RdKnox, IN 46534-2216Phone: (574) 772-6231
- 3630 Willowcreek RdPortage, IN 46368-5075Phone: (219) 364-3000
- 85 E US Highway 6Valparaiso, IN 46383-8947Phone: (219) 983-8300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-16
- Last updated
- 2025-10-15
- Certified
- 2025-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Bell's NPI number?
- Katherine Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689838815, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Bell's specialty?
- Katherine Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Bell located?
- Katherine Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383-2780.
- What is Katherine Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Bell is (219) 263-4900.
- Does Katherine Bell accept Medicare?
- Katherine Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Bell's NPI (1689838815) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.