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WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. 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
219
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 219 claims across 54 beneficiaries .

What stands out: WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER filed 219 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2023

NPI 1528772456

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

219 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Pennsylvania

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER. NPI: 1528772456. 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.

WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NURSE PRACTITIONER credentials at 531 MT PLEASANT DR, SCRANTON, PA, 18503, with a listed phone of (570) 342-8500. NPI 1528772456 was issued on 01/05/2023. 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 219 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.1%. 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

531 MT PLEASANT DR
SCRANTON, PA 18503

Provider Details

NPI 1528772456
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/05/2023

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

DANIEL FUNSCH JR, M.D., P.C.
LANCASTER, PA
DR REBMAN MEDICAL PA
LANCASTER, PA
IVY MEDICAL GROUP PLLC
LANCASTER, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER. To verify WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania 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.

219
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
223
Total Day Supply
2,650
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
33 (15.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.68
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Potassium Chloride
37
Aripiprazole
30
Sertraline Hcl
24
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
13
Tramadol Hcl
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 219 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER's specialty?
WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER.
How much does WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER wrote 219 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER located?
WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER is located at 531 MT PLEASANT DR, SCRANTON, PA, 18503. Phone: (570) 342-8500.
What is WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI number?
WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528772456, issued on 01/05/2023.
Does WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe opioids?
Yes, WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER had 33 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.1%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Potassium Chloride, Aripiprazole, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER accept Medicare?
WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 219 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER's credentials?
WENDY BELL, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI is 1528772456 with credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER. 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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