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MELINDA BELL, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in OLYMPIA, Washington. 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
48
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Industry payments
$110.15
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELINDA BELL, DDS filed 48 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in OLYMPIA, Washington.

48
Part D claims, 2023
$110.15
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

MELINDA BELL, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

48 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MELINDA BELL, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/24/2006

NPI 1407922347

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

48 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Washington

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Washington

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — 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).

MELINDA BELL, DDS is a General Practice Dentistry provider practicing in OLYMPIA, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DDS. NPI: 1407922347. 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.

MELINDA BELL, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 3773-C MARTIN WAY. SUITE 105, OLYMPIA, WA, 98506, with a listed phone of (360) 456-3638. NPI 1407922347 was issued on 11/24/2006. 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 48 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $430 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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

3773-C MARTIN WAY. SUITE 105
OLYMPIA, WA 98506

Provider Details

NPI 1407922347
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/24/2006

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 MELINDA BELL, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$110

Largest payer

Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MELINDA BELL, DDS. To verify MELINDA BELL, DDS's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington 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.

48
Total Claims
$430
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
53
Total Day Supply
966
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$151
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How MELINDA BELL, DDS fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

MELINDA BELL, DDS's 48 claims are below the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Washington

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

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELINDA BELL, DDS's specialty?
MELINDA BELL, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in OLYMPIA, Washington. Credentials: DDS.
How much does MELINDA BELL, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELINDA BELL, DDS wrote 48 Medicare Part D claims totaling $430 in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is MELINDA BELL, DDS located?
MELINDA BELL, DDS is located at 3773-C MARTIN WAY. SUITE 105, OLYMPIA, WA, 98506. Phone: (360) 456-3638.
What is MELINDA BELL, DDS's NPI number?
MELINDA BELL, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407922347, issued on 11/24/2006.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MELINDA BELL, DDS accept Medicare?
MELINDA BELL, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 48 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELINDA BELL, DDS's credentials?
MELINDA BELL, DDS's NPI is 1407922347 with credentials DDS. 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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