2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1174628374 M.D.
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JAMES BELL, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in GREEN BAY, Wisconsin. 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
324
Medicare Part D claims · 255 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
94.6154/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JAMES BELL, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREEN BAY, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 324 claims across 255 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.6154/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JAMES BELL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.6154 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 324 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES BELL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES BELL, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2006

NPI 1174628374

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

324 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

94.6154/100 11.5154% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Wisconsin

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES BELL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.6154/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 94.6154/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.6%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 94.6154/100 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).

JAMES BELL, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174628374. 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.

JAMES BELL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2502 S ASHLAND AVE, GREEN BAY, WI, 54304, with a listed phone of (920) 496-4700. NPI 1174628374 was issued on 09/13/2006. 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 324 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 255 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. 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 94.6154/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1795), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2502 S ASHLAND AVE
GREEN BAY, WI 54304

Provider Details

NPI 1174628374
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.6154
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.1795
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES 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.

ST CLARE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
OCONTO FALLS, WI
ST VINCENT HOSPITAL-HOSPITAL SISTERS-THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANCIS
GREEN BAY, WI
ST. NICHOLAS HOSPITAL-SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANCIS
SHEBOYGAN, WI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

324
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
255
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
330
Total Day Supply
3,563
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
149

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 112, 75-84: 93, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
43
Doxycycline Hyclate
34
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
31
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
26
Cephalexin
24
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
20
Methylprednisolone
13
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
12
Baclofen
11

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES BELL, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES BELL, M.D.'s 324 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BELL, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES BELL, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in GREEN BAY, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES BELL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BELL, M.D. wrote 324 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 255 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES BELL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES BELL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.6154/100 (Quality: 85.1795). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES BELL, M.D. located?
JAMES BELL, M.D. is located at 2502 S ASHLAND AVE, GREEN BAY, WI, 54304. Phone: (920) 496-4700.
What is JAMES BELL, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES BELL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174628374, issued on 09/13/2006.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES BELL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES BELL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Doxycycline Hyclate, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES BELL, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES BELL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 324 Part D claims and 255 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BELL, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES BELL, M.D.'s NPI is 1174628374 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).

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