DR. CHARLES DOUGLAS BELL MD
NPI 1376659276
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Birmingham, AL

Active since August 22, 2006
3525 INDEPENDENCE DR, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209(205) 971-2758 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Charles Douglas Bell Md NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES DOUGLAS BELL MD (NPI 1376659276) is an individual rheumatology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (00010384) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376659276
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES DOUGLAS BELLCredential: MD
Location Address3525 INDEPENDENCE DRBirmingham, AL 35209-5709
Mailing Address3525 Independence DrBirmingham, AL 35209-5709 · (205) 971-2758
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 2020
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2020
NPI 1376659276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License Licensed in AL · 00010384
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
3525 INDEPENDENCE DR, Birmingham, AL 35209

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

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
14%581 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
38%843 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
18%45 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
71%45 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
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%3,409 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
24%1,285 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
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% · 1,023 patients
Patients tobacco: 17% · 23 patients
88%1,023 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
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 12

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

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
3525 INDEPENDENCE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
3525 INDEPENDENCE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Nurse Practitioner
3525 INDEPENDENCE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Family Medicine
3525 INDEPENDENCE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Family Medicine
3525 INDEPENDENCE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
3525 INDEPENDENCE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
3525 INDEPENDENCE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
3525 INDEPENDENCE DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

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 Charles Bell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Bell is 1376659276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2006.

Where is Charles Bell located?

Charles Bell practices at 3525 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209. The listed phone number is (205) 971-2758.

What is Charles Bell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Bell was last updated on September 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.