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DR. BRENT J BELL M.D.
NPI 1679591390
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Houston, TX

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 CITY WEST BLVD, SUITE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 11, 2022, Mar 13, 2019, Jan 6, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Brent J Bell M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRENT J BELL M.D. (NPI 1679591390) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N6169) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southeast, and is a graduate of Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679591390
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRENT J BELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 CITY WEST BLVD, SUITE 300Houston, TX 77042-2549
Mailing Address1500 City West Blvd, Suite 300Houston, TX 77042-2549 · (713) 620-4000
Phone(713) 620-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSColumbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1679591390 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N6169
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License N6169 (TX)
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License LL29168 (SC), 2009008955 (MO), N6169 (TX)
1500 CITY WEST BLVD, Houston, TX 77042
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid325875802TX

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

Dr. Brent J Bell M.d. 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 ID7315098746
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090625000216, I20250620002067
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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
203 services107 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
12 services11 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mercy Hospital Southeast

Acute Care Hospitals · Cape Girardeau, MO
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260110
Location1701 Lacey StCape Girardeau, MO 63701 · Cape Girardeau County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Missouri Delta Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sikeston, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260113
Location1008 North Main StSikeston, MO 63801 · Scott County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital Perry

Critical Access Hospitals · Perryville, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number261311
Location434 North West StreetPerryville, MO 63775 · Perry County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. LAUREN HOCEVAR MALONE DO
Anesthesiology
1500 CITY WEST BLVD, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042
Harris County (440) 969-5636

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 Brent Bell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brent Bell is 1679591390. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Brent Bell located?

Brent Bell practices at 1500 City West Blvd Suite 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is Brent Bell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Brent Bell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brent 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.

Is Brent Bell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brent Bell is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southeast, Missouri Delta Medical Center and Mercy Hospital Perry.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brent Bell was last updated on June 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 60 days 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.