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LINDA BELL, NP

Nurse Practitioner in BILOXI, Mississippi. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 745 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$110.8
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LINDA BELL, NP is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in BILOXI, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 745 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $110.8 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LINDA BELL, NP filed 7,561 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BILOXI, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LINDA BELL, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2007

NPI 1003014440

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,561 598% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LINDA BELL, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in BILOXI, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1003014440. 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.

LINDA BELL, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 180 DEBUYS RD, BILOXI, MS, 39531, with a listed phone of (228) 273-4096. NPI 1003014440 was issued on 07/06/2007. 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 7,561 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 745 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $174K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.0%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

180 DEBUYS RD
BILOXI, MS 39531

Provider Details

NPI 1003014440
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/06/2007

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LINDA BELL, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$111

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LINDA BELL, NP — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 7,561 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.

7,561
Total Claims
$174K
Total Drug Cost
745
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,806
Total Day Supply
209,635
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$145K
Opioid Claims
2,497 (33.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 387, 65-74: 269, 75-84: 77, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
1,031
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
860
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
750
Tizanidine Hcl
587
Oxycodone Hcl
487
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
443
Ibuprofen
375
Diclofenac Sodium
362
Pregabalin
321
Hydromorphone Hcl
237

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LINDA BELL, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

LINDA BELL, NP's 7,561 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA BELL, NP's specialty?
LINDA BELL, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in BILOXI, Mississippi. Credentials: NP.
How much does LINDA BELL, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA BELL, NP wrote 7,561 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174K in drug costs for 745 beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA BELL, NP located?
LINDA BELL, NP is located at 180 DEBUYS RD, BILOXI, MS, 39531. Phone: (228) 273-4096.
What is LINDA BELL, NP's NPI number?
LINDA BELL, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003014440, issued on 07/06/2007.
Does LINDA BELL, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LINDA BELL, NP's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
Does LINDA BELL, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, LINDA BELL, NP had 2,497 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.0%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LINDA BELL, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA BELL, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA BELL, NP accept Medicare?
LINDA BELL, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,561 Part D claims and 745 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA BELL, NP's credentials?
LINDA BELL, NP's NPI is 1003014440 with credentials NP. 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.

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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