2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1003870635 MD
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BRENDA BELL, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in LINCOLN, Nebraska. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 430 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BRENDA BELL, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 430 beneficiaries — 47% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BRENDA BELL, MD filed 2,404 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LINCOLN, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BRENDA BELL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRENDA BELL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2006

NPI 1003870635

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,404 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BRENDA BELL, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1003870635. 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.

BRENDA BELL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1919 S 40TH, LINCOLN, NE, 68506, with a listed phone of (402) 489-3383. NPI 1003870635 was issued on 04/12/2006. 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 2,404 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 430 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $341K in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1919 S 40TH
LINCOLN, NE 68506

Provider Details

NPI 1003870635
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/12/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BRENDA BELL, MD — brand share 47.0%
Specialty average (est.)

47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 2,404 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.

2,404
Total Claims
$341K
Total Drug Cost
430
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,962
Total Day Supply
177,406
Brand vs Generic
47% brand / 53% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$304K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
81% female / 19% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 248, 75-84: 137, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,309
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
302
Liothyronine Sodium
115
Calcitriol
53
Hydrocortisone
53
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
53
Methimazole
43
Ozempic
Semaglutide
42
Tresiba Flextouch U-200
Insulin Degludec
36
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
33

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How BRENDA BELL, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

BRENDA BELL, MD's 2,404 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRENDA BELL, MD's specialty?
BRENDA BELL, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in LINCOLN, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRENDA BELL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRENDA BELL, MD wrote 2,404 Medicare Part D claims totaling $341K in drug costs for 430 beneficiaries.
Where is BRENDA BELL, MD located?
BRENDA BELL, MD is located at 1919 S 40TH, LINCOLN, NE, 68506. Phone: (402) 489-3383.
What is BRENDA BELL, MD's NPI number?
BRENDA BELL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003870635, issued on 04/12/2006.
Does BRENDA BELL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRENDA BELL, MD's prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $304K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRENDA BELL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRENDA BELL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Synthroid, Liothyronine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRENDA BELL, MD accept Medicare?
BRENDA BELL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,404 Part D claims and 430 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRENDA BELL, MD's credentials?
BRENDA BELL, MD's NPI is 1003870635 with credentials MD. 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.
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.

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

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