FATIMAH OLUWAKEMI BELLO MD, MPH
NPI 1013448968
Internal Medicine in Weslaco, TX

Q: What is Fatimah Bello's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fatimah Bello is 1013448968. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2017.

Q: What is Fatimah Bello's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fatimah Bello was last updated on March 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since March 22, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

1330 E 6TH ST STE 105, WESLACO, TX 78596(956) 296-7710(956) 296-7705 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 10, 2025, Sep 17, 2024, Aug 6, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Fatimah Oluwakemi Bello Md, Mph NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

FATIMAH OLUWAKEMI BELLO MD, MPH (NPI 1013448968) is an individual internal medicine provider in Weslaco, Texas, licensed in Texas (S4725) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Knapp Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013448968

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameFATIMAH OLUWAKEMI BELLOCredential: MD, MPH

Location Address1330 E 6TH ST STE 105Weslaco, TX 78596-6608

Mailing AddressPo Box 531968Harlingen, TX 78553-1968 · (833) 887-4863 · Fax (956) 296-6842

Phone(956) 296-7710

Fax(956) 296-7705

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 10, 2025

✔ NPI 1013448968 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · S4725

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

1330 E 6TH ST STE 105, Weslaco, TX 78596

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Other Identifiers 1

OtherH08MV75201TX · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Fatimah Oluwakemi Bello Md, Mph is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8729409149

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200610001514

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

90 services38 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

30 services29 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

30 services20 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

29 services29 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Knapp Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Weslaco, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450128

Location1401 East Eight StreetWeslaco, TX 78596 · Hidalgo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78596 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

86.81

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

91.86

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

27%62 patients2/55-star benchmark: 93%

Cervical Cancer Screening

60%168 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

35%178 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

Controlling High Blood Pressure

61%142 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

6%123 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

60%123 patients2/55-star benchmark: 91%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

40%996 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

30%46 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

48%326 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

56%250 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

40%292 patients3/55-star benchmark: 61%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients screened: 57% · 301 patients

56%301 patients

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

63%35 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

94%130 patients5/55-star benchmark: 91%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 51 patients

Patients totalRate: 6% · 51 patients

6%51 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier32 claims36 services$13.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier32 claims36 services$58.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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