Active NPI 1831180041 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nicholas P. Bell , MD

Ophthalmology • Bellaire, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicholas Bell, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Bellaire, TX. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Bell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650.

Dr. Bell is affiliated with Eye Center Of Texas Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, exam of visual field with extended testing, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6565 West Loop S Ste 650

Bellaire, TX 774013505

Telephone 7137971010

Fax 7133577276

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Eye Center Of Texas Llp Facility NPI 1720174485

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Bellaire, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +8.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.5 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

28 Specialists

Practicing in Bellaire, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bell (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Bellaire Specialty Average (19.5 Years) 19.5 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	492	298	$270.00	$91.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	352	324	$200.00	$65.06
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	312	295	$135.00	$35.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	281	267	$385.00	$129.33
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	261	149	$3670.00	$457.67
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	102	99	$85.00	$28.22
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	102	72	$1175.00	$341.46
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	66	66	$50.00	$11.16
92250 Photography of the retina	56	55	$215.00	$36.77
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	41	41	$455.00	$151.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$495.00	$174.17
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	36	22	$4595.00	$798.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	21	$320.00	$134.11
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	18	17	$5650.00	$1059.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	552	327	$270.00	$91.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	356	323	$200.00	$63.59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	321	300	$135.00	$34.89
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	272	267	$385.00	$128.59
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	264	152	$3670.00	$431.05
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	105	95	$85.00	$28.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	81	64	$1189.51	$337.67
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	75	75	$50.00	$11.07
92250 Photography of the retina	52	51	$215.00	$36.83
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	41	26	$4595.00	$775.80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$455.00	$152.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$495.00	$171.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$320.00	$131.16
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	30	27	$5650.00	$1042.83
92134 Imaging of retina	15	13	$140.00	$41.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	596	342	$265.32	$91.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	350	322	$200.00	$63.84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	310	294	$135.00	$35.10
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	308	174	$3670.00	$425.64
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	248	238	$380.40	$128.93
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	121	117	$85.00	$28.55
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	100	99	$50.00	$11.05
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	65	49	$1196.85	$342.56
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	57	22	$132.54	$29.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	47	47	$445.32	$152.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$495.00	$171.66
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	41	24	$4520.85	$828.54
92250 Photography of the retina	34	34	$215.00	$36.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	23	$320.00	$130.90
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	24	21	$5588.75	$1035.05
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	15	13	$282.67	$73.52
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	14	11	$891.43	$250.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	535	323	$225.00	$92.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	345	323	$200.00	$64.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	276	265	$135.00	$35.96
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	274	157	$3670.00	$450.68
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	172	165	$325.00	$130.77
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	159	154	$85.00	$28.49
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	139	139	$50.00	$11.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	108	$320.00	$134.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	88	88	$495.00	$170.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	71	$220.00	$93.42
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	65	26	$179.85	$30.01
92250 Photography of the retina	65	64	$215.00	$37.52
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	58	41	$1210.00	$317.27
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	28	20	$235.00	$62.18
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	24	19	$4915.00	$1059.63
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	24	16	$4215.00	$820.76
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$390.00	$157.01
92134 Imaging of retina	19	12	$140.00	$41.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	461	290	$211.64	$90.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	277	261	$209.94	$64.25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	261	247	$147.24	$36.38
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	258	245	$294.03	$130.19
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	163	96	$3636.26	$476.23
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	160	56	$132.32	$33.79
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	159	146	$102.83	$28.10
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	116	115	$57.16	$11.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	101	101	$378.91	$153.34
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	52	19	$272.50	$72.83
92250 Photography of the retina	45	45	$212.91	$42.15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	35	28	$1210.40	$332.20
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	18	15	$4481.00	$1082.48
92134 Imaging of retina	14	13	$145.00	$40.75
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$220.00	$83.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	313	220	$155.00	$90.30
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	260	249	$155.00	$128.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	250	238	$249.94	$65.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	234	219	$206.41	$36.91
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	82	76	$220.00	$28.47
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	52	52	$140.00	$12.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	49	49	$250.00	$148.09
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	46	20	$300.00	$94.89
92250 Photography of the retina	33	33	$168.00	$47.63
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	28	19	$2570.00	$602.49
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	14	13	$1224.00	$335.71
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	12	12	$372.00	$72.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	294	212	$138.84	$88.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	246	215	$246.89	$64.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	212	202	$207.03	$37.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	133	$155.00	$107.94
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	108	108	$155.00	$125.90
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	65	63	$220.00	$27.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	50	$104.82	$73.67
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	43	43	$169.53	$14.83
76513 Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method	36	21	$350.00	$90.71
92250 Photography of the retina	30	30	$162.40	$51.69
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	29	21	$2570.00	$558.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$225.00	$167.61
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	12	12	$341.00	$78.44
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$245.91	$153.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	293	216	$105.00	$84.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	227	219	$155.00	$107.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	221	206	$248.25	$63.66
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	203	197	$208.45	$37.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	147	112	$103.23	$73.54
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	83	83	$214.70	$26.92
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	55	55	$136.18	$14.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$225.00	$163.51
92250 Photography of the retina	40	39	$163.80	$65.73
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	29	20	$2570.00	$614.80
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$155.00	$125.06
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	20	20	$353.40	$87.72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	17	$77.44	$43.97
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$285.00	$208.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-02-24

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX L0028

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0009X

State License TX L0028

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Center Of Texas Llp

6565 W Loop S, Bellaire, TX 774013505

Phone: 7137971010

Secondary Practice Locations

6400 Fannin St, 18th

Houston, TX 770301521

Phone: 7135595200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 24, 2020

Registered at 6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650, BELLAIRE, TX 774013505 (Tel: 7137971010)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 24, 2020

Registered at 6565 WEST LOOP S STE 650, BELLAIRE, TX 774013505 (Tel: 7137971010)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 24, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #L0028 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active November 30, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 30, 2011

Registered at 6400 FANNIN ST, 18TH, HOUSTON, TX 770301521 (Tel: 7135595200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 30, 2011

Registered at 6400 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1800, HOUSTON, TX 770301521 (Tel: 7135595200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 30, 2011

Recorded as NICHOLAS BELL, M. D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 30, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #L0028 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 04, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831180041

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 04, 2005

Last Update: February 24, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6565 West Loop S Ste 650

Bellaire, TX 774013505

Phone: 7137971010

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