L.j. Bell, D.O.
NPI 1871589309 · Family Medicine Physician · Helena, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
L.j. Bell, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Helena, AR (NPI 1871589309).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871589309
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N7378 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
156 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 98 | $3 |
| Ultrasound of Heart93307 | 30 | $60 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 16 | $35 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Pelvis76856 | 12 | $51 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$60 (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 · 177 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 445 | 142 |
| Gabapentin | 392 | 102 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 368 | 92 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 364 | 73 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 338 | 80 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 336 | 89 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 across 4 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
- 2005-09-20
- Last updated
- 2024-09-23
- Certified
- 2024-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is L.j. Bell's NPI number?
- L.j. Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871589309, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is L.j. Bell's specialty?
- L.j. Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is L.j. Bell located?
- L.j. Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 626 Poplar St, Helena, AR 72342-3140.
- What is L.j. Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for L.j. Bell is (870) 338-8163.
- Does L.j. Bell accept Medicare?
- L.j. Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is L.j. Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — L.j. Bell's NPI (1871589309) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.