WILLIAM J BELL JR. MD
NPI 1164470720
Family Medicine in Booneville, MS

Active since May 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
100 HOSPITAL ST, BOONEVILLE, MS 38829(800) 291-4020(919) 419-7247 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 26, 2018, Jun 16, 2018, Sep 12, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About William J Bell Jr. Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM J BELL JR. MD (NPI 1164470720) is an individual family medicine provider in Booneville, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (15015) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Louisville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164470720
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM J BELL JR.Credential: MD
Location Address100 HOSPITAL STBooneville, MS 38829
Mailing AddressP O Box 1729Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1729 · (601) 545-8700 · Fax (601) 450-2493
Fax(919) 419-7247
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1164470720 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in MS · 15015
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 15015 (MS)
100 HOSPITAL ST, Booneville, MS 38829

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1562 E Main StLouisville, MS 39339-2742 · Phone (662) 779-5150 · Fax (662) 779-5154

Accepted 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

William J Bell Jr. Md 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 ID42279135
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041005000716, I20231115003471
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 6

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
910 services831 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
379 services356 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
167 services151 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
98 services97 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
12 services12 patients
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 31500
This is a procedure where a thin tube is inserted into your windpipe to aid in breathing. It's done in emergency situations, using an endoscope, a tool with a light and camera, to ensure correct placement.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Forrest General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hattiesburg, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250078
Location6051 Us Highway 49 SouthHattiesburg, MS 39404 · Forrest County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38829 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost87.79

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.

Anesthesiology
100 HOSPITAL ST
BOONEVILLE, MS 38829
Internal Medicine
100 HOSPITAL ST, SUITE 100
BOONEVILLE, MS 38829
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
100 HOSPITAL ST
BOONEVILLE, MS 38829
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
100 HOSPITAL ST, SUITE 200
BOONEVILLE, MS 38829
Contractor
100 HOSPITAL ST
BOONEVILLE, MS 38829
Internal Medicine
100 HOSPITAL ST, SUITE 100
BOONEVILLE, MS 38829
Emergency Medicine
100 HOSPITAL ST
BOONEVILLE, MS 38829
Emergency Medicine
100 HOSPITAL ST
BOONEVILLE, MS 38829

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is William Bell's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Bell is 1164470720. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Where is William Bell located?

William Bell practices at 100 Hospital St, Booneville, MS 38829. The listed phone number is (800) 291-4020.

What is William Bell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is William Bell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Bell is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does William Bell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Medica and Molina Healthcare list William Bell as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is William Bell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Bell is affiliated with Forrest General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Bell was last updated on June 26, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.