Louis D Bell, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Hilton Head, SC

Louis D Bell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Hilton Head, South Carolina. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Coastal Gastroenterology Pc and his current practice location is 23 Main St, Suite 101b, Hilton Head, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 342-2299.

Louis D Bell is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 22876) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1932101656.

Contact Information

Louis D Bell, MD
23 Main St, Suite 101b,
Hilton Head, SC 29926-1648
(843) 342-2299
(843) 342-2189

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Physician's Profile

Full NameLouis D Bell
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience46 Years
Location23 Main St, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Louis D Bell attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1932101656
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/02/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234117706
  • Enrollment ID: I20040712000032

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Louis D Bell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1932101656NPI-NPPES
T71062MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 22876 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hilton Head Regional Medical CenterHilton head island, SCHospital
Coastal Carolina HospitalHardeeville, SCHospital
Beaufort County Memorial HospitalBeaufort, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coastal Gastroenterology Pc79119031822

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Louis D Bell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCoastal Gastroenterology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619987096
PECOS PAC ID: 7911903182
Enrollment ID: O20061011000192

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Louis D Bell is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Louis D Bell, MD
23 Main St, Suite 101-b,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-6606

Ph: (843) 342-2299
Louis D Bell, MD
23 Main St, Suite 101b,
Hilton Head, SC 29926-1648

Ph: (843) 342-2299

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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