Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Bell, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Tuskegee, AL

  • NPI 1891856043
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
302 N Elm St
Tuskegee, AL 360831714
(334) 727-6247
fax (334) 725-1600

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 30, 2008
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #S546 - TA 112

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891856043. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
238
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$14,050
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 103 53 $17
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 45 41 $122
92100 Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period 30 23 $74
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 28 23 $25
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 18 18 $143
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 14 13 $93

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Tuskegee Optometrist, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
119
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$24,205
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 37 0 $898
Timolol Maleate Generic 32 0 $6,035
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 22 0 $12,162
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 17 0 $3,232
Cyclosporine Generic 11 0 $1,878

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Charles Bell's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Bell practices Optometrist in Tuskegee, AL.
Where does Dr. Charles Bell practice?
Dr. Charles Bell practices at 302 N Elm St, Tuskegee, AL 360831714. Office phone: 3347276247.
What is Dr. Charles Bell's NPI?
Dr. Charles Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891856043, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Bell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Bell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Bell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Multiple measurements of eye fluid pressure over an extended time period (HCPCS 92100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.