DR. WILLIE W BELL MD
NPI 1205834181
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Douglas, GA

Q: What is Willie Bell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Willie Bell is 1205834181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2005.

Q: What is Willie Bell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Willie Bell was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since July 13, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1305 OCILLA RD, DOUGLAS, GA 31533(912) 384-0600(912) 384-0601 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Apr 11, 2018, Nov 10, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Willie W Bell Md NPPES

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

DR. WILLIE W BELL MD (NPI 1205834181) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Douglas, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (027030) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Satilla Health, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205834181

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIE W BELLCredential: MD

Location Address1305 OCILLA RDDouglas, GA 31533-2209

Mailing AddressPo Box 1377Douglas, GA 31534-1377 · (912) 384-1477 · Fax (912) 384-1470

Phone(912) 384-0600

Fax(912) 384-0601

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1968

Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 7, 2023

✔ NPI 1205834181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 027030

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

1305 OCILLA RD, Douglas, GA 31533

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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1205 S Wayne StAlma, GA 31510-2919 · Phone (912) 384-0600 · Fax (912) 384-0601

Location 21050 Valdosta HwyHomerville, GA 31634-9701 · Phone (191) 238-3657

Location 31508 Tebeau StWaycross, GA 31501-5327 · Phone (912) 384-0600

Location 4182 Perry House RdFitzgerald, GA 31750-8721 · Phone (912) 384-0600 · Fax (912) 384-0601

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00355033EGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health 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

Dr. Willie 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 ID6002718384

PECOS Enrollment IDI20051130000038

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 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

88 services51 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

83 services54 patients

Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with symptom monitoring, transmission and review and report by health care professional 93272

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of your heart. For up to 30 days, a device will continuously monitor your heart's rhythm, noting any symptoms. The data is sent to a healthcare professional who reviews it and provides a report on your heart health.

73 services70 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

67 services59 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

62 services60 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 93018

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.

37 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Memorial Satilla Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Waycross, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110003

Location1900 Tebeau StreetWaycross, GA 31501 · Ware County

Emergency services

Dorminy Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fitzgerald, GA

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number110073

Location200 Perry House Road, Box 1447Fitzgerald, GA 31750 · Ben Hill County

Emergency services

Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Douglas, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number110089

Location1101 Ocilla RoadDouglas, GA 31533 · Coffee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bacon County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Alma, GA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number111327

Location302 South Wayne StreetAlma, GA 31510 · Bacon County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31533 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

$124.10 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.89 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

71%240 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred

19%95 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

14%227 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel

80%163 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

7%91 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%655 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

92%319 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

56%488 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%295 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

99%413 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

47%188 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%

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

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

30%391 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

10%230 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%

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

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

10%354 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%

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

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 179 patients

Patients tobacco: 82% · 28 patients

97%174 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user

100%174 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

46%413 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

9%413 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

17%413 patients

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

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