Dr Bill J Bell, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Mena, AR

Dr Bill J Bell, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Mena, Arkansas. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 600 Highway 71 N, Mena, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (479) 394-4083.

Dr Bill J Bell is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number 2289) 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 1669492781.

Contact Information

Dr Bill J Bell, OD
600 Highway 71 N,
Mena, AR 71953-4392
(479) 394-4083
(479) 394-1117

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Bill J Bell
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience43 Years
Location600 Highway 71 N, Mena, Arkansas
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:
  • Dr Bill J Bell attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669492781
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/06/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577638014
  • Enrollment ID: I20080819000447

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bill J Bell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669492781NPI-NPPES
178511722MedicaidAR
5G035OtherARMEDICARE GROUP PTAN
410048684OtherARRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2289 (Arkansas)Primary

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. Dr Bill J Bell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMena Eye Care
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528235090
PECOS PAC ID: 4587739024
Enrollment ID: O20080819000419

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. Dr Bill J 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
Dr Bill J Bell, OD
600 Highway 71 N,
Mena, AR 71953-4392

Ph: (479) 394-4083
Dr Bill J Bell, OD
600 Highway 71 N,
Mena, AR 71953-4392

Ph: (479) 394-4083

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Optometrist in Mena, AR

C Wallace Liles Iii O D Llc
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Phone: 479-394-4215    Fax: 479-394-3455
C. Wallace Liles Jr., O.D.
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Phone: 479-394-4215    Fax: 479-394-3455
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 703j Highway 71 N, Mena, AR 71953
Phone: 479-394-4215    
Myeyedr.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 208 Morrow St S, Mena, AR 71953
Phone: 479-394-4215    Fax: 479-394-3455
Dr J. Richard Carver, Pa
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 601 Maple Ave, Mena, AR 71953
Phone: 479-394-2020    Fax: 479-394-2137
Mena Eye Care
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 600 Highway 71 N, Mena, AR 71953
Phone: 479-394-4083    Fax: 479-394-1117

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