2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1164401782 D.P.M.
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RICHARD BELL, D.P.M.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist in LONG BEACH, California. 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
41
Medicare Part D claims · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
59%
generic claims · 41% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in LONG BEACH, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 41 claims — 41% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. filed 41 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LONG BEACH, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2006

NPI 1164401782

Primary specialty

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Niche

1,519 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

41 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 342

Specialty distribution in California

How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within California

1. Foot Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 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.

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RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in LONG BEACH, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1164401782. 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.

RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 1760 TERMINO AVE, LONG BEACH, CA, 90804, with a listed phone of (562) 986-6886. NPI 1164401782 was issued on 01/12/2006. 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 41 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 41% brand-name and 59% generic by claim count. 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.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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

1760 TERMINO AVE
LONG BEACH, CA 90804

Provider Details

NPI 1164401782
Specialty Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/12/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD BELL, D.P.M.. To verify RICHARD BELL, D.P.M.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. — brand share 41.0%
Specialty average (est.)

41% brand-name claims vs 59% generic, on 41 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.

41
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
43
Total Day Supply
1,195
Brand vs Generic
41% brand / 59% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$573

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05

Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD BELL, D.P.M.'s 41 claims are below the specialty average of 342.

Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in California

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

Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BELL, D.P.M.'s specialty?
RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in LONG BEACH, California. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. wrote 41 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. located?
RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. is located at 1760 TERMINO AVE, LONG BEACH, CA, 90804. Phone: (562) 986-6886.
What is RICHARD BELL, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
RICHARD BELL, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164401782, issued on 01/12/2006.
Does RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD BELL, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 41% brand-name and 59% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
RICHARD BELL, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 41 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BELL, D.P.M.'s credentials?
RICHARD BELL, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1164401782 with credentials D.P.M.. 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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