Christopher L Bell, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Dallas,, TX

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Christopher L Bell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Dallas,, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. His current practice location is 7777 Forest Ln, A214, Dallas,, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 566-7860.

Christopher L Bell is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L6783) 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 1407818479.

Contact Information

Christopher L Bell, MD
7777 Forest Ln, A214,
Dallas,, TX 75230-2556
(972) 566-7860
(972) 566-6673

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher L Bell
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location7777 Forest Ln, Dallas,, Texas
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 L Bell attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407818479
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/07/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971548900
  • Enrollment ID: I20050621000762

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher L Bell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407818479NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery L6783 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medical City Dallas HospitalDallas, TXHospital

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 L Bell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChristopher L Bell Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750646980
PECOS PAC ID: 2466601810
Enrollment ID: O20121001000094

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 L 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 L Bell, MD
7777 Forest Ln, A214,
Dallas,, TX 75230-2556

Ph: (972) 566-7860		Christopher L Bell, MD
7777 Forest Ln, A214,
Dallas,, TX 75230-2556

Ph: (972) 566-7860

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