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JAMES WELCH BELL PA-C
NPI 1265859508
Physician Assistant in Newton, MA

Active since March 25, 2014PECOS Enrolled
235 ADAMS AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465(413) 663-7341 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About James Welch Bell Pa-c NPPES

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

JAMES WELCH BELL PA-C (NPI 1265859508) is an individual physician assistant in Newton, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (PA4979) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265859508
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES WELCH BELLCredential: PA-C
Location Address235 ADAMS AVENewton, MA 02465-1502
Mailing Address235 Adams AveNewton, MA 02465-1502 · (413) 663-7341
Phone(413) 663-7341
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2014
✔ NPI 1265859508 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · PA4979
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
235 ADAMS AVE, Newton, MA 02465
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherPA4979MA · Massachusetts Board Of Registration Of Physician Assistants

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James Welch Bell Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02465 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
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

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 James Bell's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bell is 1265859508. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2014.

Where is James Bell located?

James Bell practices at 235 Adams Ave, Newton, MA 02465. The listed phone number is (413) 663-7341.

What is James Bell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is James Bell enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does James Bell accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list James 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bell was last updated on March 25, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.