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
- Primary practice
-
7777 Forest Ln, A214
Dallas,, TX 752302556
(972) 566-7860
fax (972) 566-6673
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.