Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Bell, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Dallas,, TX

  • NPI 1407818479
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7777 Forest Ln, A214
Dallas,, TX 752302556
(972) 566-7860
fax (972) 566-6673

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 7, 2008
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L6783

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407818479. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
450
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$71,069
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 217 108 $122
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 84 84 $165
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 53 46 $171
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 35 20 $49
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 19 19 $423
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 18 18 $209
15860 Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap 12 12 $52
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 12 12 $617

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Dallas, Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$11,764
Transactions
52
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Enterra Medical, INC. 6 $5,313.75
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 7 $4,359.08
Davol INC. 9 $578.59
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $490.78
Kerecis Limited 3 $218.03
Ethicon US, LLC 2 $167.54
Dilon Technologies, INC. 1 $139.13
Astellas Pharma US INC 3 $90.42
Medtronic, INC. 4 $81.06
Tela Bio, INC. 4 $73.31
Novo Nordisk INC 3 $65.08
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 3 $55.37
Innovation Technologies INC 2 $48.93
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $47.76
Teleflex LLC 1 $20.22

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$5,000
Education
$4,000
Food and Beverage
$2,273
Long Term Medical Supply or Device Loan
$491

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
316
Patients
173
Total drug cost
$33,020
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 117 106 $1,365
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 57 40 $935
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 43 13 $708
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 28 0 $28,941
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 17 0 $204
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 14 0 $431
Tramadol Hcl Generic 14 14 $58
Omeprazole Generic 13 0 $197
Sodium Chloride (0.9 % Sodium Chloride) Brand 13 0 $182

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Bell's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Bell practices Surgery Physician in Dallas,, TX.
Where does Dr. Christopher Bell practice?
Dr. Christopher Bell practices at 7777 Forest Ln, Dallas,, TX 752302556. Office phone: 9725667860.
What is Dr. Christopher Bell's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407818479, 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: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.