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2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Radiology Physician NPI 1104116730 M.D.
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 39,551 in Diagnostic Radiology 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
23
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Diagnostic Radiology Physician avg: 63
MIPS score
78.8/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Lee Bell, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 78.8/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 23
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Lee 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 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers
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 Lee Bell, M.D. sits
This provider among diagnostic radiology physician peers
Across the 1,123 diagnostic radiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lee Bell, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 49% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 39% - placing this provider in the lower-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
Each dot is one diagnostic radiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lee Bell, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Lee Bell, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 7 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Lee Bell, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
23 63% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
78.8/100 4.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Diagnostic Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lee Bell, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Diagnostic Radiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 78.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Diagnostic Radiology Physician) - 78.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Lee Bell, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 101 MANNING DR, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514, with a listed phone of (919) 966-1072. NPI 1104116730 was issued on 04/16/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19 in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,551 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 63 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 | 1104116730 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Diagnostic Radiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/16/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
78.75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lee 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.
According to CMS billing records, Lee Bell, M.D. is affiliated with 7 Medicare-billing facilities across 5 states.
Augusta Medical Group
Harrisonburg, VA
Danville Physician Practices LLC
Danville, VA
Family Medcenters PA
Derby, KS
Obgyn Partners OF Augusta, Professional Corporation
Augusta, GA
Physicians For Women's Health, LLC
Danbury, CT
Seven Hills OB-Gyn Associates LLC
Indianapolis, IN
Wellstar Medical Group LLC
Kennesaw, GA
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.
23
Total Claims
$19
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 23
- Total Day Supply
- 27
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $19
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Overview
How Lee Bell, M.D. fits within the Diagnostic Radiology Physician landscape nationally.
39,551
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Diagnostic Radiology Physician
63
Avg Claims per Provider
Lee Bell, M.D.'s 23 claims are below the specialty average of 63.
Nearby Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bell.
Dr. Ole Aassar
M.D.
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Robert Abbott
M.D.
Durham, NC
Dr. Scott Abedi
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Nicole Abinanti
M.D.
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Bradley Abraham
D.O.
Charlotte, NC
Compare Diagnostic Radiology Physician 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Diagnostic Radiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee Bell, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lee Bell, M.D. specializes in Diagnostic Radiology Physician and practices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lee Bell, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lee Bell, M.D. wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19 in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
What is Lee Bell, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Lee Bell, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8/100 (Quality: 75). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lee Bell, M.D. located? ▼
Lee Bell, M.D. is located at 101 MANNING DR, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514. Phone: (919) 966-1072.
What is Lee Bell, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lee Bell, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104116730, issued on 04/16/2011.
How many Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 39,551 Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider writes 63 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lee Bell, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lee Bell, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lee Bell, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lee Bell, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lee Bell, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lee Bell, M.D.'s NPI is 1104116730 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
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.
- 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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