NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1528044310 MD
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Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Marion, Iowa.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 254 in Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, 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
245
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
James Bell, MD filed 245 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Marion, Iowa, prescribing 85% generic.
- 245
- Part D claims, 2024
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about James Bell, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1528044310), first enumerated 12/22/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 245 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1528044310 · Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-TRACE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1528044310
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-TRACE 254
- RX-LIGHT 245
- BOOK-THIN 4 in Iowa
- PHOTO-ENUM Ghousia Ali · 2005
James Bell, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
245 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
James 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).
What does the federal data show about James Bell, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
245 92% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa 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 Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician. 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1528044310 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/22/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
James Bell, MD - brand share 15.0%
Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 245 2024 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 2024.
245
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 263.833
- Total Day Supply
- 5,490
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 109 (44.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.23
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Bell, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Morphine Sulfate
Morphine Sulfate
30 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl
Hydromorphone Hcl
26 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
20 claims
- Methadone Hcl
Methadone Hcl
15 claims
- Buprenorphine 11
Buprenorphine
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Morphine Sulfate | 30 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 26 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 20 |
| Methadone Hcl | 15 |
| Buprenorphine | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How James Bell, MD fits within the Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
254
Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
3,122
Avg Claims per Provider
James Bell, MD's 245 claims are below the specialty average of 3,122.
Nationwide Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Bell, both outside Iowa so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bell.
One of 4 Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers enrolled in Iowa, 3 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Bell, MD's specialty? ▼
James Bell, MD specializes in Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Marion, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Bell, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, James Bell, MD wrote 245 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
Where is James Bell, MD located? ▼
James Bell, MD is located at 1100 35TH ST, Marion, IA, 52302. Phone: (319) 377-4844.
What is James Bell, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Bell, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528044310, issued on 12/22/2005.
Does James Bell, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Bell, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does James Bell, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Bell, MD had 109 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.5%.
How many Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 254 Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 3,122 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Bell, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, James Bell, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Morphine Sulfate, Hydromorphone Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Bell, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Bell, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 245 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Bell, MD's credentials? ▼
James Bell, MD's NPI is 1528044310 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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