DR. JOSEPH W. BELL MD
NPI 1205803079
Internal Medicine in Longview, TX

Active since March 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2901 4TH ST, LONGVIEW, TX 75605(903) 757-6042(903) 232-8260 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph W. Bell Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH W. BELL MD (NPI 1205803079) is an individual internal medicine provider in Longview, Texas, licensed in Texas (G9325) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Longview Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205803079
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH W. BELLCredential: MD
Location Address2901 4TH STLongview, TX 75605-5128
Mailing AddressPo Box 610393Dallas, TX 75261-0393 · (903) 291-6187 · Fax (903) 237-1810
Fax(903) 232-8260
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateMarch 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 2019
NPI 1205803079 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 · G9325
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.

2901 4TH ST, Longview, TX 75605

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1205803079TX

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

Dr. Joseph W. Bell 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 ID1052444056
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100728000084
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 4

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 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.
381 services145 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.
66 services66 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.
59 services59 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Longview Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450702
Location2901 N Fourth StLongview, TX 75605 · Gregg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75605 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

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
2 suppliers11 claims12 services$109.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2901 4TH ST
LONGVIEW, TX 75605
Hospitalist
2901 4TH ST
LONGVIEW, TX 75605
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2901 4TH ST
LONGVIEW, TX 75605
Internal Medicine
2901 4TH ST, HOSPITALIST
LONGVIEW, TX 75605
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2901 4TH ST
LONGVIEW, TX 75605
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
2901 4TH ST
LONGVIEW, TX 75605
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2901 4TH ST
LONGVIEW, TX 75605
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2901 4TH ST
LONGVIEW, TX 75605

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 Joseph Bell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Bell is 1205803079. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2006.

Where is Joseph Bell located?

Joseph Bell practices at 2901 4th St, Longview, TX 75605. The listed phone number is (903) 757-6042.

What is Joseph Bell's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Bell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph 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 Joseph Bell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Joseph 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 Joseph Bell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Bell is affiliated with Longview Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Bell was last updated on September 20, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.