Active NPI 1669424107 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher M Bell , MD

Surgery • Crossville, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Crossville, TN. With approximately 53 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1973, Dr. Bell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 124 HAYES ST.

Dr. Bell is affiliated with Cumberland Physician Group, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

124 Hayes St

Crossville, TN 38555

Telephone 9314597655

Fax 9317871622

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Wcs Professional Services, Llc Facility NPI 1952826554

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1973

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Crossville, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

53 Yrs +20.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 32.6 Yrs

State Avg: 26.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Crossville, TN (682 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bell (53 Years) 53 Yrs

Crossville Specialty Average (32.6 Years) 32.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	55	$136.00	$60.76
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	45	29	$200.00	$55.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$310.00	$122.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	13	$202.00	$89.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	210	70	$136.00	$61.41
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	40	25	$200.00	$54.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	260	92	$136.00	$62.81
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	74	32	$200.00	$55.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	254	103	$136.00	$64.01
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	65	47	$200.00	$56.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$201.00	$79.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	386	110	$136.00	$49.25
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	96	46	$200.00	$57.98
15271 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less	27	11	$162.00	$81.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$201.00	$72.54
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	15	15	$163.00	$21.23
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	15	12	$454.00	$148.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	392	131	$136.00	$48.48
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	188	17	$412.00	$103.77
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	103	48	$200.00	$57.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$201.00	$70.96
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	22	19	$454.00	$141.51
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	14	14	$163.00	$21.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	387	122	$136.00	$45.31
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	157	12	$412.00	$97.35
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	108	49	$200.00	$54.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$201.00	$67.66
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	14	12	$454.00	$129.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$202.00	$66.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	674	144	$136.00	$45.62
99183 Management and supervision of oxygen chamber therapy per session	112	11	$412.00	$99.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$201.00	$67.85
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	29	16	$219.00	$21.56

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-27

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TN 8666

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Emergency Medicine - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207PE0005X

State License TN 8666

A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns, and bone infections. This specialist also serves as a consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations, and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cumberland Physician Group, Llc

421 S Main St, Crossville, TN 385555048

Phone: 9312601465

Cumberland Physician Group, Llc

124 Hayes St, Crossville, TN 385558005

Phone: 9314597655

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Reynaldo Olaechea , MD

Surgery

NPI 1013973874

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 27, 2026

Emergency Medicine (License #8666 in TN)

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Updated Practice Location July 19, 2018

Registered at 124 HAYES ST, CROSSVILLE, TN 38555 (Tel: 9314597655)

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NPI Profile Active January 30, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 30, 2018

Registered at 124 HAYES ST, CROSSVILLE, TN 385558005 (Tel: 9314597655)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 30, 2018

Registered at 421 S MAIN ST # 231, CROSSVILLE, TN 385555048 (Tel: 9314597012)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 30, 2018

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BELL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 30, 2018

Surgery (License #8666 in TN)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1645 S MAIN ST, SUITE 101, CROSSVILLE, TN 385555998 (Tel: 9314847531)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1645 S MAIN ST, SUITE 101, CROSSVILLE, TN 385555998 (Tel: 9314847531)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BELL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #8666 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669424107

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 16, 2006

Last Update: July 27, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

421 S Main St # 231

Crossville, TN 385555048

Phone: 9314597012

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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