Quick answers
- Does Whitney L. Bell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Whitney L. 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 Whitney L. Bell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,986 Original Medicare patients and 8,039 services for Whitney L. Bell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Whitney L. Bell's NPI number?
- 1588003461. 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 Whitney L. 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 patients | 3,986 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,039 |
| Different services or procedures | 142 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)1,447 services
- Screening mammography (77067)1,440 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)463 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)320 services
- Diagnostic mammography of both breasts (77066)234 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis53%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Whitney L. Bell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Whitney L. 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.
- Mercy Hospital BoonevilleBooneville, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041318
- Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040062
- Mercy Hospital OzarkOzark, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041303
- Mercy Hospital ParisParis, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041300
- Mercy Hospital WaldronWaldron, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041305
Practice locations
Addresses where Whitney L. Bell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5707 Jenny Lind RdFort Smith, AR 72908
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Whitney L. Bell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Radiologists PA20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Fort Smith
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Smith, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Radiologists PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588003461 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians