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Active NPI 1326029075 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Harvey Bell , OD

Optometrist • Cody, WY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Bell, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Cody, WY. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Bell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 620 19TH ST.

Dr. Bell is affiliated with Basin Vision Center, P. C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

620 19th St

Cody, WY 824143305

Telephone 3075874206
Fax 3075875539
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Basin Vision Center, P. C. Facility NPI 1689707820

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Cody, WY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +16.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.4 Yrs
State Avg: 20.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Cody, WY (156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
55.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bell (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Cody Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 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
752 380 $161.06 $83.31
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
583 580 $148.12 $117.13
92134 Imaging of retina
531 422 $90.00 $36.98
92250 Photography of the retina
430 419 $110.00 $33.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
179 172 $90.00 $33.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
113 103 $176.46 $117.72
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
96 90 $110.00 $57.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
42 42 $174.17 $137.47
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
41 25 $449.60 $93.07
92132 Imaging of front third of eye
22 22 $75.00 $26.82
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
22 20 $114.55 $83.51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
18 16 $783.33 $301.72
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
13 13 $45.00 $9.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-12-18
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WY 198-T

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
104208400 (WY)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
305445 (WY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Basin Vision Center, P. C.

620 19th St, Cody, WY 824143305

Phone: 3075874206

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1255523254

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1609959816

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1801437140

Doctor of Optometry

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 December 18, 2020

Registered at 620 19TH ST, CODY, WY 824143305 (Tel: 3075874206)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 18, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 2810, CODY, WY 824142810 (Tel: 3075874206)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 18, 2020

Recorded as JAMES BELL, O.D.

NPI Profile Active July 27, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 27, 2010

Registered at 1531 BLEISTEIN AVE, CODY, WY 824143806 (Tel: 3075874206)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 27, 2010

Registered at 1531 BLEISTEIN AVE, CODY, WY 824143806 (Tel: 3075874206)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 27, 2010

Recorded as JAMES BELL, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 27, 2010

Optometrist (License #198-T in WY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 09, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326029075
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 09, 2005
Last Update: December 18, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 2810

Cody, WY 824142810

Phone: 3075874206

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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