2026 NPPES data Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1629450937 DO
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CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
323
Medicare Part D claims · 138 beneficiaries · Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 428
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$195.55
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO is a Facial Plastic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 323 claims across 138 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $195.55 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO filed 323 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2015

NPI 1629450937

Primary specialty

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician

Niche

607 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

323 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 428

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within Missouri

1. Facial Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Facial Plastic Surgery 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).

CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO is a Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1629450937. 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.

CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding DO credentials at 2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD STE 106, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63122, with a listed phone of (314) 821-5002. NPI 1629450937 was issued on 06/23/2015. 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 323 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 138 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.8%. 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.

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 607 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 428 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

2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD STE 106
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122

Provider Details

NPI 1629450937
Specialty Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/23/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO 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.

EAR NOSE AND THROAT AND PLASTIC SURG INC
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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 CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$196

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 323 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.

323
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
138
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
412
Total Day Supply
9,407
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
22 (6.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 70, 75-84: 31, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
84
Omeprazole
38
Ipratropium Bromide
27
Azelastine Hcl
25
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
22
Methylprednisolone
17
Xhance
Fluticasone Propionate
14
Ofloxacin
13

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

Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO fits within the Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

607
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
47
States with Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
428
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO's 323 claims are below the specialty average of 428.

Nearby Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Facial Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: DO.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO wrote 323 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 138 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO located?
CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO is located at 2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD STE 106, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63122. Phone: (314) 821-5002.
What is CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629450937, issued on 06/23/2015.
Does CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.8%.
How many Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 607 Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 428 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Omeprazole, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 323 Part D claims and 138 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BELL, DO's NPI is 1629450937 with credentials DO. 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.

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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