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RICHARD A BELL OD
NPI 1336180405
Optometrist in San Antonio, TX

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
15677 SAN PEDRO, B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232(210) 490-9205(210) 490-3633 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Richard A Bell Od NPPES

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

RICHARD A BELL OD (NPI 1336180405) is an individual optometrist in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (3445TG) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336180405
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD A BELLCredential: OD
Location Address15677 SAN PEDRO, BSan Antonio, TX 78232-3732
Mailing AddressPo Box 160308San Antonio, TX 78280-2508 · (210) 366-1199 · Fax (210) 349-7111
Phone(210) 490-9205
Fax(210) 490-3633
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 2008
✔ NPI 1336180405 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 3445TG
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
15677 SAN PEDRO, San Antonio, TX 78232
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN80028ETX
Medicare UPINT12151

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard A Bell Od 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 ID5698848992
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080721000208
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 3

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
106 services106 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
13 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
13 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78232 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
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

EDWARD CARL ELDER OD
Optometrist
15677 SAN PEDRO, B
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232
Bexar County (210) 490-9205

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 Richard Bell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Bell is 1336180405. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Where is Richard Bell located?

Richard Bell practices at 15677 San Pedro B, San Antonio, TX 78232. The listed phone number is (210) 490-9205.

What is Richard Bell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Richard Bell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard 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 Richard Bell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 10 other insurers list Richard 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 Richard Bell was last updated on June 11, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.