DR. GARY LYNN BELL M.D.
NPI 1952365314
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

NPI Status: Active since April 13, 2006

Contact Information

975 E 3RD ST
BOX 159
CHATTANOOGA, TN
ZIP 37403
Phone: (423) 778-6170
Fax: (423) 778-6938

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About GARY BELL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Gary Bell, a pediatrician established in Chattanooga, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in neonatal-perinatal medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1952365314 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080N0001X with license number MD15462 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1952365314
Provider Name
DR. GARY LYNN BELL M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
975 E 3RD ST BOX 159 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Location Phone
(423) 778-6170
Location Fax
(423) 778-6938
Mailing Address
462 S CREST RD CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Mailing Phone
(423) 778-6170
Mailing Fax
(423) 778-6938
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
04-13-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A pediatrician like Gary Bell is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
2080N0001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD15462
License State
TN
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • SoloCare Bronze EPO $8500 DED HSA 10004 - EPO
  • SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 - EPO
  • SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 - EPO
  • SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 - EPO
  • SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 - EPO
  • SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A97963MEDICARE UPIN (02)TN 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Gary Bell is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1952365314, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 2 + 24 = 56

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1952365314.

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Registered Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care)
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Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
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Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
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Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
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Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
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Emergency Medicine
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Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
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CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Emergency Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
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Emergency Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
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Emergency Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
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Emergency Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
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Emergency Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
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Emergency Medicine
975 E 3RD ST
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952365314, enumerated as an "individual" on April 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 975 E 3RD ST BOX 159 CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403 and the phone number is (423) 778-6170.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 2080N0001X and a focus in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.