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Dr. Christopher Thomas Bell , MD

Anesthesiology • Fishersville, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Fishersville, VA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Bell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 78 MEDICAL CENTER DR.

Dr. Bell is affiliated with Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

78 Medical Center Dr

Fishersville, VA 229392332

Telephone 5404274406
Fax 5404274915
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Augusta Health Care, Inc Facility NPI 1053301127

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Utah School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Fishersville, VA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -2.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.8 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
29 Specialists

Practicing in Fishersville, VA (1494 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
86.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bell (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Fishersville Specialty Average (17.8 Years) 17.8 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
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
36 36 $672.22 $107.92
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
29 28 $751.72 $114.63
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
22 22 $1554.55 $216.17
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
20 20 $685.00 $70.33
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
13 13 $638.46 $79.12
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk
12 12 $825.00 $91.94
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm
12 12 $608.33 $87.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-05-01
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License VA 0101260293

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License CO 55354

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
40874231 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc

2010 Health Campus Dr, Rockingham, VA 228018679

Phone: 4346545000

Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc

2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 234560178

Phone: 7575071000

Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc

500 Martha Jefferson Dr, Charlottesville, VA 229114668

Phone: 4346547000

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 01, 2020

Registered at 78 MEDICAL CENTER DR, FISHERSVILLE, VA 229392332 (Tel: 5404274406)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 01, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 8310, ROANOKE, VA 240140310 (Tel: 5403453556)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 01, 2020

Anesthesiology (License #0101260293 in VA)

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Updated Practice Location December 23, 2019

Registered at 8000 E MAPLEWOOD AVE STE 200, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 801114727 (Tel: 3034383999)

NPI Profile Active September 13, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location September 13, 2016

Registered at 333 W HAMPDEN AVE, STE 600, ENGLEWOOD, CO 801102330 (Tel: 3037615646)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 13, 2016

Registered at 911 BING LN, STE 600, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 229034048 (Tel: 8017125847)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 13, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BELL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 13, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #55354 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 20, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1427349893
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 20, 2011
Last Update: May 01, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 8310

Roanoke, VA 240140310

Phone: 5403453556

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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