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2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1417954421 DPM, PA
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Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Laredo, 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 8,920 in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, 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.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 590 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Daniel Bell, DPM, PA filed 1,418 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Laredo, Texas, prescribing 98% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- generic prescribing
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.
Daniel Bell, DPM, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,418 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Daniel Bell, DPM, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
1,418 359% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Daniel Bell, DPM, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM, PA credentials at 604 SHILOH DR, Laredo, TX, 78045, with a listed phone of (956) 753-3668. NPI 1417954421 was issued on 07/05/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,418 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 590 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1417954421 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM, PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/05/2005 |
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 Daniel Bell, DPM, PA. To verify Daniel Bell, DPM, PA'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
Daniel Bell, DPM, PA - brand share 2.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,418 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.
1,418
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
590
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,450
- Total Day Supply
- 35,875
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $24K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $29K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 70
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.14
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 68, 65-74: 228, 75-84: 198, 85+: 96
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Daniel Bell, DPM, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
968 claims
- Pregabalin 115
Pregabalin
115 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl 94
Terbinafine Hcl
94 claims
- Gabapentin 45
Gabapentin
45 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam… 41
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
41 claims
- Cefdinir 25
Cefdinir
25 claims
- Levofloxacin 24
Levofloxacin
24 claims
- Cephalexin 12
Cephalexin
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Ciclopirox Olamine | 968 |
| Pregabalin | 115 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 94 |
| Gabapentin | 45 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 41 |
| Cefdinir | 25 |
| Levofloxacin | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 12 |
| Jublia Efinaconazole | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Daniel Bell, DPM, PA fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider
Daniel Bell, DPM, PA's 1,418 claims are above the specialty average of 309.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bell.
Dr. Ali Abdul Kareem
DPM
McAllen, TX
Dr. Timothy Abigail
D.P.M.
Richardson, TX
Aaron Abraham
Dallas, TX
Dr. Jamelia Abrams
DPM
Grand Prairie, TX
Dr. Moffatt Adams
DPM
San Antonio, TX
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Bell, DPM, PA's specialty? ▼
Daniel Bell, DPM, PA specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Laredo, Texas. Credentials: DPM, PA.
How much does Daniel Bell, DPM, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Daniel Bell, DPM, PA wrote 1,418 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 590 beneficiaries.
Where is Daniel Bell, DPM, PA located? ▼
Daniel Bell, DPM, PA is located at 604 SHILOH DR, Laredo, TX, 78045. Phone: (956) 753-3668.
What is Daniel Bell, DPM, PA's NPI number? ▼
Daniel Bell, DPM, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417954421, issued on 07/05/2005.
Does Daniel Bell, DPM, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Daniel Bell, DPM, PA's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Daniel Bell, DPM, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Daniel Bell, DPM, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Pregabalin, Terbinafine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Daniel Bell, DPM, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Daniel Bell, DPM, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,418 Part D claims and 590 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Daniel Bell, DPM, PA's credentials? ▼
Daniel Bell, DPM, PA's NPI is 1417954421 with credentials DPM, PA. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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