Doctor profile · Federal record

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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
810 Fairgrove Church RD
Hickory, NC 286029617
(828) 326-3000
Mailing address
Po Box 488
Conover, NC 286130488

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $18.41

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.