DR. JAMES BELL III MD/PHD
NPI 1457528143
Anesthesiology in Port Jefferson, NY

Active since May 12, 2008PECOS Enrolled
84.47/100
CMS Quality Rating
511 MAIN ST, PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11777(631) 776-5135 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 4, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. James Bell Iii Md/phd NPPES

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

DR. JAMES BELL III MD/PHD (NPI 1457528143) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Port Jefferson, New York, licensed in New York (251685-1) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457528143
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES BELL IIICredential: MD/PHD
Location Address511 MAIN STPort Jefferson, NY 11777-1653
Mailing Address511 Main StPort Jefferson, NY 11777-1653 · (631) 776-5135
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 4, 2011
✔ NPI 1457528143 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 251685-1
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
511 MAIN ST, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

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. James Bell Iii Md/phd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9133278625
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090512000265
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show James Bell reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
480 BEDFORD RD BLDG B
Chappaqua, NY 10514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,406 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
100 WOODS RD, TAYLOR PAVILION - ROOM M229
Valhalla, NY 10595
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,663 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
111 E 210TH ST
Bronx, NY 10467
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 5,251 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
9785 QUEENS BLVD
Rego Park, NY 11374
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,074 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520
Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Montefiore Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bronx, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330059
Location111 East 210th StreetBronx, NY 10467 · Bronx County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Hyde Park, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330195
Location270 - 05 76th AvenueNew Hyde Park, NY 11040 · Nassau County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St John's Riverside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Yonkers, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330208
Location976 North BroadwayYonkers, NY 10701 · Westchester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

84.47/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.33
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.91

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 1457528143. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2008.

Where is James Bell located?

James Bell practices at 511 Main St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777. The listed phone number is (631) 776-5135.

What is James Bell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Bell enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Bell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Bell reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: North Shore - Lij Anesthesiology, PC (Chappaqua, NY), Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services PC (Valhalla, NY), Montefiore Medical Center (Bronx, NY) and New York University (Rego Park, NY). Each 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 James Bell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is James Bell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Bell is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Medical Center and St John's Riverside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bell was last updated on October 4, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.