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Endocrinology

Brenda K. Bell, MD

Works at hospitals in Beatrice, NE · Lincoln, NE · Marysville, KS … · Nebraska, Kansas

Summary

Dr. Brenda K. Bell, MD is an endocrinologist at 4535 Normal Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506. Phone: (402) 489-3383. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Brenda K. Bell had 527 Original Medicare patients and 681 services. NPI 1003870635. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brenda K. Bell, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Brenda K. Bell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brenda K. Bell accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Brenda K. Bell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 527 Original Medicare patients and 681 services for Brenda K. Bell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Brenda K. Bell's NPI number?
1003870635. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Brenda K. Bell, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients527
Services billed to Medicare681
Different services or procedures5
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)400 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)235 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)24 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)21 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure61%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Osteoporosis23%
  • Depression20%
  • Anxiety20%

Hospitals where Brenda K. Bell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brenda K. Bell at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Brenda K. Bell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other endocrinologists in Lincoln

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lincoln, NE — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003870635
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians