Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Bell, M.D.
Surgical Critical Care Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Fort Bliss, TN
- NPI 1013275627
- Accepts Medicare
- 14 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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18511 Highlander Medics St
Fort Bliss, TN 79918
(915) 569-3253 - Additional location
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979 E 3Rd St Ste 300
Chattanooga, TN 374032187
(423) 757-0792 - Mailing address
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18511 Highlander Medics St
Fort Bliss, TX 799065327
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 22, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2086S0102X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Texas #R9036 · Tennessee #0000050930 · Tennessee #50930
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013275627. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
624
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$57,971
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 440 | 210 | $73 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 104 | 104 | $118 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 54 | 34 | $195 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 14 | 12 | $81 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 12 | 12 | $145 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Fort Bliss Surgical Critical Care Physician, average services per provider: 124. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$243
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | 1 | $143.55 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $99.71 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Bell's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Bell practices Surgical Critical Care Physician in Fort Bliss, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Bell practice?
Dr. Christopher Bell practices at 18511 Highlander Medics St, Fort Bliss, TN 79918. Office phone: 9155693253.
What is Dr. Christopher Bell's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013275627, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Bell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Bell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Bell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.