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Clinton Bell, M.D.

Specialist in Dallas, Texas. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
979
Medicare Part D claims · 322 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.2/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$20.6K
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Clinton Bell, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 979 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.2/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
979
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
$20.6K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Clinton Bell, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

79 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Clinton Bell, M.D. sits

This provider among specialist peers

Across the 4,869 specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Clinton Bell, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 53% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 48% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Clinton Bell, M.D.-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Clinton Bell, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Clinton Bell, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2006

NPI 1891752481

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

979 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

79.2/100 3.9 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Professional Counselor - 4.4%Professional Counselor4.4%Pharmacist - 4.4%Pharmacist4.4%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.9%Speech-Language Pathologist3.9%Specialist - 0.6%Specialist0.6%
Largest specialties in Texas (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Clinton Bell, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.2/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) - 79.2/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.2%
MIPS final score (Specialist) - 79.2/100 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.

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).

Clinton Bell, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 7999 W VIRGINIA DR STE D, Dallas, TX, 75237, with a listed phone of (972) 709-6911. NPI 1891752481 was issued on 04/27/2006. 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 979 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 322 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.7%. 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 79.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.5, Cost 62.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

7999 W VIRGINIA DR STE D
Dallas, TX 75237

Provider Details

NPI 1891752481
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.2279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.4555
Quality
62.1376
Cost
93
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Clinton Bell, M.D. 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.

Orthotx PLLC
Midlothian, TX

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 Clinton Bell, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$20.6K

Largest payer

Fuse Medical, 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.

License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Clinton Bell, M.D.. To verify Clinton Bell, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Clinton Bell, M.D. - brand share 2.0%
Specialist average

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 979 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.

979
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
322
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
993
Total Day Supply
14,182
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
467 (47.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
163

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 164, 75-84: 122, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Clinton Bell, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
198
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
166
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
90
Meloxicam
77
Tramadol Hcl
67
Methylprednisolone
64
Celecoxib
42
Amoxicillin
40
Gabapentin
38
Diclofenac Sodium
29

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

Specialist Overview

How Clinton Bell, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

Clinton Bell, M.D.'s 979 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clinton Bell, M.D.'s specialty?
Clinton Bell, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Dallas, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Clinton Bell, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Clinton Bell, M.D. wrote 979 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 322 beneficiaries.
What is Clinton Bell, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Clinton Bell, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.2/100 (Quality: 74.5, Cost: 62.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Clinton Bell, M.D. located?
Clinton Bell, M.D. is located at 7999 W VIRGINIA DR STE D, Dallas, TX, 75237. Phone: (972) 709-6911.
What is Clinton Bell, M.D.'s NPI number?
Clinton Bell, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891752481, issued on 04/27/2006.
Does Clinton Bell, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Clinton Bell, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Clinton Bell, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Clinton Bell, M.D. had 467 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.7%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Clinton Bell, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Clinton Bell, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Clinton Bell, M.D. accept Medicare?
Clinton Bell, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 979 Part D claims and 322 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Clinton Bell, M.D.'s credentials?
Clinton Bell, M.D.'s NPI is 1891752481 with credentials M.D.. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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