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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
18511 Highlander Medics St
Fort Bliss, TN 79918
(915) 569-3253
Additional location
979 E 3Rd St Ste 300
Chattanooga, TN 374032187
(423) 757-0792
Mailing address
18511 Highlander Medics St
Fort Bliss, TX 799065327

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$243

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.