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Dr. Margaret Bell, MD
Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Anesthesiology Physician · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1578785390
- Accepts Medicare
- 22 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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810 Fairgrove Church RD
Hickory, NC 286029617
(828) 326-3000 - Mailing address
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Po Box 488
Conover, NC 286130488
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 21, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207L00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- North Carolina #2008-00208 · South Carolina #MD38320 · Alabama #26803
- Medicaid (2)
- SC #NC1017 · NC #5910542
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578785390. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
289
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$27,941
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
00731 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | 34 | 33 | $68 | |
00811 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope | 33 | 33 | $68 | |
64447 |
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) | 33 | 33 | $56 | |
00400 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body | 29 | 29 | $77 | |
01402 |
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement | 27 | 27 | $155 | |
01214 |
Anesthesia for total hip replacement | 23 | 23 | $161 | |
00910 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra | 17 | 17 | $72 | |
00790 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen | 15 | 15 | $141 | |
00813 |
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope | 15 | 15 | $84 | |
00840 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen | 14 | 14 | $129 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Hickory Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $18.41 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Margaret Bell's medical specialty?
Dr. Margaret Bell practices Anesthesiology Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Margaret Bell practice?
Dr. Margaret Bell practices at 810 Fairgrove Church RD, Hickory, NC 286029617. Office phone: 8283263000.
What is Dr. Margaret Bell's NPI?
Dr. Margaret Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578785390, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Margaret Bell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Margaret Bell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Margaret Bell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.