FRANCES PONSUWAN BELL MHS, PA-C
NPI 1720638448
Physician Assistant in Pensacola, FL

Active since September 14, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
5151 N 9TH AVE # 200, PENSACOLA, FL 32504(850) 416-1970 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Frances Ponsuwan Bell Mhs, Pa-c NPPES

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

FRANCES PONSUWAN BELL MHS, PA-C (NPI 1720638448) is an individual physician assistant in Pensacola, Florida, licensed in Florida (9112513) and active in the NPI registry since September 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sacred Heart Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720638448
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameFRANCES PONSUWAN BELLCredential: MHS, PA-C
Location Address5151 N 9TH AVE # 200Pensacola, FL 32504-8721
Mailing Address9169 Stillbridge LnPensacola, FL 32514-5898 · (850) 748-1710
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2019
NPI 1720638448 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 FL · 9112513
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.
5151 N 9TH AVE # 200, Pensacola, FL 32504

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Frances Ponsuwan Bell Mhs, Pa-c 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 ID547591810
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191017001820
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 office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
859 services556 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
96 services85 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Sacred Heart Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pensacola, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100025
Location5151 N 9th AvePensacola, FL 32504 · Escambia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pensacola, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100093
Location123 Baptist WayPensacola, FL 32503 · Escambia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Santa Rosa Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Milton, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100124
Location6002 Berryhill RdMilton, FL 32570 · Santa Rosa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Gulf Breeze Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulf Breeze, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number100266
Location1110 Gulf Breeze PkwyGulf Breeze, FL 32561 · Santa Rosa County
Emergency services

Sacred Heart Hospital On The Emerald Coast

Acute Care Hospitals · Miramar Beach, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number100292
Location7800 Us Hwy 98 WMiramar Beach, FL 32550 · Walton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32504 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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.

90.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.68
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Frances Bell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frances Bell is 1720638448. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2019.

Where is Frances Bell located?

Frances Bell practices at 5151 N 9th Ave # 200, Pensacola, FL 32504. The listed phone number is (850) 416-1970.

What is Frances Bell's specialty?

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

Is Frances Bell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frances 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 Frances Bell accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Frances 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.

Is Frances Bell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Frances Bell is affiliated with Sacred Heart Hospital, Baptist Hospital, Santa Rosa Medical Center, Gulf Breeze Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospital On The Emerald Coast.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frances Bell was last updated on September 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.