Christopher Bell, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Christopher Bell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Iowa Clinic Pc and his current practice location is 1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 875-9770.

Christopher Bell is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number MD-47216) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1356723522.

Contact Information

Christopher Bell, MD
1212 Pleasant St Ste 211,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1411
(515) 875-9770
(515) 875-9771

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Bell
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience9 Years
Location1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Bell attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356723522
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/24/2015
  • Last Update Date: 12/14/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507178365
  • Enrollment ID: I20200625001882

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Bell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356723522NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD-47216 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Iowa Clinic Pc4082513742270

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Bell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Iowa Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346233178
PECOS PAC ID: 4082513742
Enrollment ID: O20040102000222

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Bell is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Bell, MD
Po Box 424,
Des Moines, IA 50302-0424

Ph: (515) 875-9925
Christopher Bell, MD
1212 Pleasant St Ste 211,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1411

Ph: (515) 875-9770

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