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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1932101656 MD
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Gastroenterology Physician in Hilton Head, South 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 16,567 in Gastroenterology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 399 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$215.38
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Louis Bell, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,414 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Louis Bell, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
97 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 Louis Bell, MD sits
This provider among gastroenterology physician peers
Across the 5,957 gastroenterology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Louis Bell, MD writes more Part D claims than 78% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 84% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 gastroenterology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Louis Bell, MD. 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)
Louis Bell, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Louis Bell, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,414 70% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97/100 13.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Louis Bell, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) - 97/100 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).
Louis Bell, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 23 MAIN ST, Hilton Head, SC, 29926, with a listed phone of (843) 342-2299. NPI 1932101656 was issued on 08/12/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,414 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 399 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $816K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 90), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1932101656 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/12/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.0124
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
90.0413
Cost
Reporting: Individual
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 Louis Bell, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$215
Largest payer
Ardelyx, 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 · Typical
Louis Bell, MD - brand share 11.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,414 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.
1,414
Total Claims
$816K
Total Drug Cost
399
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,897
- Total Day Supply
- 84,283
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $717K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $100K
- Opioid Claims
- 11 (0.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 36
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.03
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 185, 75-84: 162, 85+: 32
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Louis Bell, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
548 claims
- Omeprazole 98
Omeprazole
98 claims
- Mirtazapine 76
Mirtazapine
76 claims
- Mesalamine 62
Mesalamine
62 claims
- Linzess 40
Linzess
40 claims
- Loperamide 39
Loperamide
39 claims
- Humira(Cf) Pen 30
Humira(Cf) Pen
30 claims
- Esomeprazole Magne… 26
Esomeprazole Magnesium
26 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 548 |
| Omeprazole | 98 |
| Mirtazapine | 76 |
| Mesalamine | 62 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 40 |
| Loperamide Loperamide Hcl | 39 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 30 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 26 |
| Spironolactone | 25 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Louis Bell, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Louis Bell, MD's 1,414 claims are above the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bell.
Dr. Sebastian Abadie
M.D.
Murrells Inlet, SC
Dr. Judd Adelman
MD
North Charleston, SC
Dr. Olayinka Afolabi
M.D.
Florence, SC
Dr. Amit Agrawal
MD
Charleston, SC
Dr. Amir Ahmed
M.D.
Columbia, SC
Compare Gastroenterology 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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Gastroenterology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louis Bell, MD's specialty? ▼
Louis Bell, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Louis Bell, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Louis Bell, MD wrote 1,414 Medicare Part D claims totaling $816K in drug costs for 399 beneficiaries.
What is Louis Bell, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Louis Bell, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 90). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Louis Bell, MD located? ▼
Louis Bell, MD is located at 23 MAIN ST, Hilton Head, SC, 29926. Phone: (843) 342-2299.
What is Louis Bell, MD's NPI number? ▼
Louis Bell, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932101656, issued on 08/12/2005.
Does Louis Bell, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Louis Bell, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $717K in brand drug costs.
Does Louis Bell, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Louis Bell, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Louis Bell, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Louis Bell, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Mirtazapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Louis Bell, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Louis Bell, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,414 Part D claims and 399 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Louis Bell, MD's credentials? ▼
Louis Bell, MD's NPI is 1932101656 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 (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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