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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1780679373 MD
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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 69,658 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 · 707 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.7/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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
Richard Bell, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.7/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,745 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95.7/100
- MIPS score · +13 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
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.
Richard 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
96 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Richard Bell, MD sits
This provider among specialist peers
Across the 4,869 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 82% - 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 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
1,745 18% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95.7/100 12.6 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 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Specialist) - 95.7/100 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.
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Richard Bell, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 222 S WOODS MILL RD, Chesterfield, MO, 63017, with a listed phone of (314) 576-1411. NPI 1780679373 was issued on 09/20/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,745 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 707 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $162K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 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
Avg: 83.1
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 1,745 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.
1,745
Total Claims
$162K
Total Drug Cost
707
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,974
- Total Day Supply
- 50,442
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $98K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $63K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 149
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 41% female / 59% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 53, 65-74: 281, 75-84: 263, 85+: 110
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Bell, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
345 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
238 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet…
Triamcinolone Acetonide
222 claims
- Hydrocortisone 132
Hydrocortisone
132 claims
- Metronidazole 110
Metronidazole
110 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 104
Clobetasol Propionate
104 claims
- Valacyclovir 91
Valacyclovir
91 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy… 67
Doxycycline Monohydrate
67 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 345 |
| Mupirocin | 238 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 222 |
| Hydrocortisone | 132 |
| Metronidazole | 110 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 104 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 91 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 67 |
| Betamethasone Diprop Augmented Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc | 52 |
| Amoxicillin | 45 |
* 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.
69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Bell, MD's 1,745 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bell.
Dr. Ibrahim Abdalla
M.D.
Springfield, MO
Dr. Duncan Abongo
OT
Brookfield, MO
Dr. Juanita Achelpohl
LMT
Troy, MO
Dr. Stephanie Adams
OTR/L
Saint Peters, MO
Dr. Antoine Adem
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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 2023, Richard Bell, MD wrote 1,745 Medicare Part D claims totaling $162K in drug costs for 707 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 national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. 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 $98K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Bell, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 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 1,745 Part D claims and 707 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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 (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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