Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. L.J. Bell, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Helena, AR

  • NPI 1871589309
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
626 Poplar St
Helena, AR 723423140
(870) 338-8163
fax (870) 338-7810

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 23, 2024
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arkansas #N7378
Medicaid
AR #113640003

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871589309. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
678
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$4,269
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 182 43 $0
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg 178 44 $1
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 109 65 $3
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 100 54 $5
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg 68 20 $1
76700 Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 27 19 $74
93307 Ultrasound of heart 14 13 $89

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 126. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$83
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 2 $37.14
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $32.59
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $13.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$83

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,094
Patients
1,094
Total drug cost
$44,237
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 484 142 $10,272
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 368 83 $2,183
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 310 75 $3,455
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 296 66 $3,926
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 287 63 $3,418
Gabapentin Generic 268 73 $3,922
Lisinopril Generic 268 57 $2,168
Glipizide Generic 253 51 $2,739
Simvastatin Generic 244 51 $1,903
Tramadol Hcl Generic 242 70 $1,834

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. L.J. Bell's medical specialty?
Dr. L.J. Bell practices Family Medicine Physician in Helena, AR.
Where does Dr. L.J. Bell practice?
Dr. L.J. Bell practices at 626 Poplar St, Helena, AR 723423140. Office phone: 8703388163.
What is Dr. L.J. Bell's NPI?
Dr. L.J. Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871589309, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. L.J. Bell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. L.J. Bell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. L.J. Bell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (HCPCS J1885); Urinalysis, manual test (HCPCS 81002). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.