Nicholas Bell, M. D.
NPI 1831180041 · Ophthalmology Physician · Bellaire, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831180041
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L0028 (TX)
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
20 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
2,179 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 492 | $91 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 352 | $65 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 312 | $35 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 281 | $129 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 261 | $458 |
| Removal of Recurring Cataract in Lens Capsule Using a Laser66821 | 102 | $341 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 957 | 322 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 716 | 215 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 699 | 443 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 593 | 380 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 259 | 96 |
| Timolol Maleate | 251 | 101 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 251 | 94 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$592 across 15 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)
- 6400 Fannin St18thHouston, TX 77030-1521Phone: (713) 559-5200Fax: (713) 795-0733
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-04
- Last updated
- 2020-02-24
- Certified
- 2020-02-24
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.