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Dr. Heather A Bell , OD

Optometrist • Worcester, MA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Bell, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Worcester, MA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Dr. Bell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10 LINCOLN SQ.

Dr. Bell maintains professional affiliations with Lexington Eye Associates, Inc, Lexington Eye Associates - Bid, Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center Inc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10 Lincoln Sq

Worcester, MA 016081135

Telephone 0837358305
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mcphs University Facility NPI 1871852566

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Worcester, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -11.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.7 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
60 Specialists

Practicing in Worcester, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
29.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bell (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Worcester Specialty Average (21.7 Years) 21.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
14 11 $103.00 $75.30
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $167.64 $116.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-08-25
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 5206

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MD TA 2527

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lexington Eye Associates, Inc

21 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 024214835

Phone: 7818621620

Edward M Kennedy Community Health Center Inc

605 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 016051901

Phone: 8008532288

Lexington Eye Associates - Bid

21 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 024214835

Phone: 7818621620

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lina Saaka-Serebour

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Doctor of Optometry

Isabella Lancisi

Physician Assistant

NPI 1083571004

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 25, 2021

Registered at 10 LINCOLN SQ, WORCESTER, MA 016081135 (Tel: 0837358305)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 25, 2021

Registered at 10 LINCOLN SQ, WORCESTER, MA 016081135 (Tel: 5083735830)

NPI Profile Active June 06, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 06, 2016

Registered at 1505 ANNAPOLIS MALL, DR. KAREN NORMAN AND ASSOCIATES, ANNAPOLIS, MD 214013090 (Tel: 4105732095)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 06, 2016

Registered at 39 BAYVIEW AVE, DARTMOUTH, MA 027481532

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 06, 2016

Recorded as HEATHER BELL, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 06, 2016

Optometrist (License #TA 2527 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 06, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710336201
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 06, 2016
Last Update: August 25, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

10 Lincoln Sq

Worcester, MA 016081135

Phone: 5083735830

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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