NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1598962789 DDS
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Dentist in Franklinton, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 95,573 in Dentist, 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
176
Medicare Part D claims · 119 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 90
What the federal data shows
Ronald Bell, DDS filed 176 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Dentist in Franklinton, Louisiana.
- 176
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Ronald Bell, DDS
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1598962789), first enumerated 06/29/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 176 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1598962789 · Dentist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1598962789
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 96K Dentist
- RX-LIGHT 176
- BOOK-LIGHT 900 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Ronaldo Saldana, D.D… · 2007
Ronald Bell, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
176 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Ronald Bell, DDS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Dentist
Medicare Part D claims
176 96% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Dentist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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 | 1598962789 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dentist |
| Credentials | DDS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/29/2007 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
176
Total Claims
$690
Total Drug Cost
119
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 177.133
- Total Day Supply
- 1,475
- Generic Drug Cost
- $633
- Antibiotic Claims
- 132
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.24
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 51, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ronald Bell, DDS prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
103 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 16
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
16 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 11
Clindamycin Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 103 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 16 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Dentist Overview
How Ronald Bell, DDS fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.
95,573
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
90
Avg Claims per Provider
Ronald Bell, DDS's 176 claims are above the specialty average of 90.
Nationwide Dentist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Bell, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Dentist Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bell.
One of 900 Dentist providers enrolled in Louisiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Cynthia Abella
DMD
Harvey, LA
Dr. Jason Abraham
DMD
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Truit Acosta
DDS
Madisonville, LA
Dr. Michael Adams
DDS
Raceland, LA
Dr. Jorge Aguilar
D.D.S.
New Orleans, LA
Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald Bell, DDS's specialty? ▼
Ronald Bell, DDS specializes in Dentist and practices in Franklinton, Louisiana. Credentials: DDS.
How much does Ronald Bell, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Ronald Bell, DDS wrote 176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $690 in drug costs for 119 beneficiaries.
Where is Ronald Bell, DDS located? ▼
Ronald Bell, DDS is located at 1935 WASHINGTON STREET, Franklinton, LA, 70438. Phone: (985) 795-8668.
What is Ronald Bell, DDS's NPI number? ▼
Ronald Bell, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598962789, issued on 06/29/2007.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 95,573 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 90 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ronald Bell, DDS prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Ronald Bell, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ronald Bell, DDS accept Medicare? ▼
Ronald Bell, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 176 Part D claims and 119 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ronald Bell, DDS's credentials? ▼
Ronald Bell, DDS's NPI is 1598962789 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
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.
- 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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