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General Surgery

Christopher T. Bell, MD

Works at hospitals in Des Moines, IA · Iowa

Summary

Christopher T. Bell, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Des Moines, IA. NPI 1356723522. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher T. Bell, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
11Years since medical school (graduated 2015)
University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
The Iowa Clinic PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Christopher T. Bell work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher T. Bell at 1 hospital: UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi…. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Christopher T. Bell see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Ottumwa, IA, Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Christopher T. Bell's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Christopher T. Bell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher T. Bell accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Christopher T. Bell?
(641) 684-2589, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Christopher T. Bell's NPI number?
1356723522. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Christopher T. Bell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher T. Bell at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christopher T. Bell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher T. Bell as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • The Iowa Clinic PC310 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Ottumwa

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ottumwa, IA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2015
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356723522
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians