2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1013663186 AGACNP-BC
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AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in DECATUR, Illinois. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
97
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
67.1858/100
▼ 16 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$178.56
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in DECATUR, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 97 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 39% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.1858/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $178.56 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC reported a CMS MIPS final score of 67.1858 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 97 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/26/2022

NPI 1013663186

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

97 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

MIPS final score

67.1858/100 15.914199999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Illinois

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Illinois

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
67.1858/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 67.1858/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%67.2%
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 67.1858/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in DECATUR, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: AGACNP-BC. NPI: 1013663186. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding AGACNP-BC credentials at 2300 N EDWARD ST STE 2400, DECATUR, IL, 62526, with a listed phone of (217) 876-2400. NPI 1013663186 was issued on 02/26/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BELL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 97 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 67.1858/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.8613, Cost 56.8734), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2300 N EDWARD ST STE 2400
DECATUR, IL 62526

Provider Details

NPI 1013663186
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials AGACNP-BC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/26/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

67.1858
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.8613
Quality
56.8734
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
★★★☆☆ 3/5
DECATUR, IL
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 140135

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$179

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC. To verify AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 97 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

97
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
164
Total Day Supply
4,918
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$22K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
35% female / 65% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
21
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
12
Atorvastatin Calcium
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC's 97 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BELL.

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC's specialty?
AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in DECATUR, Illinois. Credentials: AGACNP-BC.
How much does AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC wrote 97 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC's Medicare quality score?
AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.1858/100 (Quality: 63.8613, Cost: 56.8734). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC located?
AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC is located at 2300 N EDWARD ST STE 2400, DECATUR, IL, 62526. Phone: (217) 876-2400.
What is AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC's NPI number?
AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013663186, issued on 02/26/2022.
Does AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Brilinta, Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC accept Medicare?
AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 97 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC's credentials?
AARON BELL, AGACNP-BC's NPI is 1013663186 with credentials AGACNP-BC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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