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DR. THADDEUS JOHN BELL MD
NPI 1215974399
Family Medicine in N Charleston, SC

Active since May 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled
3951 W MONTAGUE AVE, N CHARLESTON, SC 29418(843) 552-1574(843) 552-1575 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Thaddeus John Bell Md NPPES

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

DR. THADDEUS JOHN BELL MD (NPI 1215974399) is an individual family medicine provider in N Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (9472) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier Hospital, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215974399
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THADDEUS JOHN BELLCredential: MD
Location Address3951 W MONTAGUE AVEN Charleston, SC 29418-5657
Mailing Address3951 W Montague AveN Charleston, SC 29418-5657 · (843) 552-1574 · Fax (843) 552-1575
Phone(843) 552-1574
Fax(843) 552-1575
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1215974399 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 9472
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.
3951 W MONTAGUE AVE, N Charleston, SC 29418
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedD055530282SC
Medicaid094720SC
Medicare UPIND05553SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Thaddeus John Bell Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7618044736
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110617000472
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Thaddeus Bell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Fetter Health Care Network Inc
4.3 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
2047 COMSTOCK AVE
N Charleston, SC 29405
NPI 1487768842 (843) 747-8893

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.
284 services82 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
20 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420065
Location2095 Henry Tecklenburg DriveCharleston, SC 29414 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Roper Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420087
Location316 Calhoun StCharleston, SC 29401 · Charleston County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29418 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

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.
100%3,055 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
0%342 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
1%365 patients1/55-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 certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
0%365 patients1/55-star benchmark: 75%
View, Download and Transmit (VDT)
During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%365 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.

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.

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$185.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Thaddeus Bell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thaddeus Bell is 1215974399. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2006.

Where is Thaddeus Bell located?

Thaddeus Bell practices at 3951 W Montague Ave, N Charleston, SC 29418. The listed phone number is (843) 552-1574.

What is Thaddeus Bell's specialty?

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

Is Thaddeus Bell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thaddeus Bell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Thaddeus Bell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thaddeus Bell reassigns Medicare benefits to Fetter Health Care Network Inc (N Charleston, SC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Thaddeus Bell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thaddeus Bell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next and 1 other insurer list Thaddeus 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 Thaddeus Bell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thaddeus Bell is affiliated with Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital and Roper Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thaddeus Bell was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.