DOUGLAS BELL MD
NPI 1871662817
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Billings, MT

Active since November 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2800 10TH AVE N, BILLINGS, MT 59101(406) 238-2500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Douglas Bell Md NPPES

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

DOUGLAS BELL MD (NPI 1871662817) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Billings, Montana, licensed in Montana (7310) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Billings Clinic, and is a graduate of Mayo Medical School (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871662817
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDOUGLAS BELLCredential: MD
Location Address2800 10TH AVE NBillings, MT 59101-0703
Mailing AddressPo Box 35100Billings, MT 59107-5100 · (406) 238-2500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMayo Medical SchoolGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateNovember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2014
✔ NPI 1871662817 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in MT · 7310
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
2800 10TH AVE N, Billings, MT 59101

Other Identifiers 8

Medicare UPIN000080887MT
Other000005731MT · Bcbs Pin
Medicare PIN300093254MT
Medicare UPINE86571MT
Other0012189MT · Mdcd Pin
Medicare PIN000080809MT
Medicare PINCI15720MT
Other108463100WY · Mdcd Pin

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Douglas Bell Md 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 ID5991693780
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040304000747, I20090716000421
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

13

Medicare enrollment records show Douglas Bell reassigns Medicare billing to 13 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
801 N 29TH ST
Billings, MT 59101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana and Wyoming enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1346288347 (Wyoming)
  • 1,264 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
710 N 11TH STREET
Columbus, MT 59019
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
17 NORTH MILES AVENUE
Hardin, MT 59034
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 53 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
1203 THIRD ST W
Roundup, MT 59072
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
2525 NORTH BROADWAY
Red Lodge, MT 59068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1184785099 (Montana)
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
1115 LANE 12
Lovell, WY 82431
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1750485793 (Wyoming)
  • 50 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
6230 MAIN
Colstrip, MT 59323
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
388 SOUTH US HWY 20
Basin, WY 82410
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
408 WENDELL AVE
Lewistown, MT 59457
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1770696601 (Montana)
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
110 N OAK ST
Townsend, MT 59644
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1447245857 (Montana)
  • 65 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 22

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.

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553
An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.
246 services230 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
178 services159 patients
Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551
An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.
150 services148 patients
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148
An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.
122 services121 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
84 services84 patients
X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
72 services65 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Billings Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Billings, MT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270004
Location2800 10th Ave NBillings, MT 59101 · Yellowstone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Vincent Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Billings, MT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number270049
Location1233 N 30th StBillings, MT 59101 · Yellowstone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Livingston Healthcare

Critical Access Hospitals · Livingston, MT
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number271317
Location320 Alpenglow LaneLivingston, MT 59047 · Park County
Emergency services

Big Horn Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Hardin, MT
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number271338
Location17 N MilesHardin, MT 59034 · Big Horn County
Emergency services

Cody Regional Health

Critical Access Hospitals · Cody, WY
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number531312
Location707 Sheridan AvenueCody, WY 82414 · Park County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59101 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
$87.97 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.82 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $17.70 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Hospitalist
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Speech-Language Pathologist
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2800 10TH AVE N
BILLINGS, MT 59101

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 Douglas Bell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Douglas Bell is 1871662817. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 6, 2006.

Where is Douglas Bell located?

Douglas Bell practices at 2800 10th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101. The listed phone number is (406) 238-2500.

What is Douglas Bell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Douglas Bell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Douglas 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Douglas Bell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Douglas Bell reassigns Medicare benefits to 13 organizations: Billings Clinic (Billings, MT), Stillwater Hospital Association, Inc. (Columbus, MT), Big Horn Hospital Association (Hardin, MT), Roundup Memorial Hospital Association (Roundup, MT), Memorial Hospital Association (Red Lodge, MT) and 8 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Douglas Bell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Douglas Bell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Mountain Health CO-OP list Douglas 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 Douglas Bell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Douglas Bell is affiliated with Billings Clinic, St Vincent Healthcare, Livingston Healthcare, Big Horn Hospital and Cody Regional Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Douglas Bell was last updated on December 1, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.