NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1780679373 MD
Verify on CMS → Richard Bell, MD
Specialist in Chesterfield, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,567 in Specialist, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 673 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.7/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Richard Bell, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.7/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,636 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 95.7/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- ≥78th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Richard Bell, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1780679373), first enumerated 09/20/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,636 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.7/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1780679373 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ELITE · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1780679373
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- MIPS-ELITE 95.7/100
- RX-MID 1,636
- BOOK-LIGHT 534 in Missouri
- PHOTO-FINISH Calvin Bard · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Bell · this prov…
Bell · this provider
95.7 MIPS pts
- Judith Kinzy · h…
Judith Kinzy
95.7 MIPS pts
- Calvin Bard · near
Calvin Bard
95.7 MIPS pts
- Daniel Ely · near
Daniel Ely
95.7 MIPS pts
- Crystal Gue · near
Crystal Gue
95.7 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Richard Bell, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
96 ≥ 78th percentile 78% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Richard Bell, MD sits
This provider among specialist peers
Across the 4,261 specialist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Richard Bell, MD writes more Part D claims than 68% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 80% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one specialist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Richard Bell, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Richard Bell, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
1,636 7% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.7/100 12.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Bell, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95.7/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780679373 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/20/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
95.6945
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
91.3889
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Richard Bell, MD - brand share 4.0%
Specialist average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,636 2024 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 2024.
1,636
Total Claims
$148K
Total Drug Cost
673
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,924.533
- Total Day Supply
- 51,821
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $105K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $43K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 137
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.16
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 267, 75-84: 267, 85+: 103
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Bell, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
328 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
188 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
186 claims
- Metronidazole
Metronidazole
139 claims
- Hydrocortisone 129
Hydrocortisone
129 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 89
Clobetasol Propionate
89 claims
- Valacyclovir 84
Valacyclovir
84 claims
- Mometasone Furoate 62
Mometasone Furoate
62 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 328 |
| Mupirocin | 188 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 186 |
| Metronidazole | 139 |
| Hydrocortisone | 129 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 89 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 84 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 62 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 57 |
| Betamethasone Diprop Augmented Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc | 43 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Richard Bell, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Bell, MD's 1,636 claims are above the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Bell, both outside Missouri so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (95.7 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bell.
One of 534 Specialist providers enrolled in Missouri, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Ibrahim Abdalla
M.D.
Springfield, MO
Duncan Abongo
OT
Brookfield, MO
Juanita Achelpohl
LMT
Troy, MO
Stephanie Adams
OTR/L
Saint Peters, MO
Dr. Antoine Adem
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Bell, MD's specialty? ▼
Richard Bell, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Chesterfield, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Richard Bell, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Richard Bell, MD wrote 1,636 Medicare Part D claims totaling $148K in drug costs for 673 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Bell, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Bell, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.7/100 (Quality: 91.4). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Bell, MD located? ▼
Richard Bell, MD is located at 222 S WOODS MILL RD, Chesterfield, MO, 63017. Phone: (314) 576-1411.
What is Richard Bell, MD's NPI number? ▼
Richard Bell, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780679373, issued on 09/20/2005.
Does Richard Bell, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Bell, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $105K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Bell, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Richard Bell, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Mupirocin, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Bell, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Bell, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,636 Part D claims and 673 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Bell, MD's credentials? ▼
Richard Bell, MD's NPI is 1780679373 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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