Randy Bell, M.D.
NPI 1972576387 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Randy Bell, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1972576387).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972576387
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101235994 (VA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
396 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 54 | $13 |
| Insertion of Tube Into Brain Artery for Diagnosis Or Treatment With Review By Radiologist36226 | 38 | $187 |
| Insertion of Tube Into Internal Neck Artery for Diagnosis Or Treatment With Review By Radiologist36224 | 34 | $295 |
| Insertion of Tube Into Chest Artery for Diagnosis Or Treatment With Review By Radiologist36225 | 27 | $146 |
| Insertion of Tube Into External Neck Artery for Diagnosis Or Treatment With Review By Radiologist36227 | 27 | $133 |
| Imaging of Blood Vessel75898 | 26 | $81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 1 record (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
- 2006-02-08
- Last updated
- 2010-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Randy Bell's NPI number?
- Randy Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972576387, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Randy Bell's specialty?
- Randy Bell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Randy Bell located?
- Randy Bell's practice location on file with NPPES is 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20889-0001.
- What is Randy Bell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Randy Bell is (301) 295-4420.
- Does Randy Bell accept Medicare?
- Randy Bell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Randy Bell's NPI active?
- Yes — Randy Bell's NPI (1972576387) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.