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JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D.

Dentist in GAHANNA, Ohio. 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
287
Medicare Part D claims · 105 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in GAHANNA, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 287 claims across 105 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. filed 287 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GAHANNA, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2014

NPI 1598179061

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

287 230% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Dentist share within Ohio

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — 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).

JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. is a Dentist provider practicing in GAHANNA, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.M.D.. NPI: 1598179061. 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.

JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding D.M.D. credentials at 4693 MORSE RD, GAHANNA, OH, 43230, with a listed phone of (614) 471-7800. NPI 1598179061 was issued on 06/12/2014. 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 287 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.6%. 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

4693 MORSE RD
GAHANNA, OH 43230

Provider Details

NPI 1598179061
Specialty Dentist
Credentials D.M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/12/2014

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D.. To verify JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

287
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
287
Total Day Supply
3,121
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
62 (21.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 37, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
123
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
56
Ibuprofen
42
Amoxicillin
28
Lorazepam
12

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

Dentist Overview

How JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D.'s 287 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Ohio

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D.'s specialty?
JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. specializes in Dentist and practices in GAHANNA, Ohio. Credentials: D.M.D..
How much does JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. wrote 287 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. located?
JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. is located at 4693 MORSE RD, GAHANNA, OH, 43230. Phone: (614) 471-7800.
What is JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D.'s NPI number?
JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598179061, issued on 06/12/2014.
Does JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. had 62 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.6%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. accept Medicare?
JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 287 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D.'s credentials?
JOSEPH BELL, D.M.D.'s NPI is 1598179061 with credentials D.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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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