Quick answers
- Does Louis Patrick J. Bell Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis Patrick J. Bell Ii 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 Louis Patrick J. Bell Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 135 Original Medicare patients and 338 services for Louis Patrick J. Bell Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Louis Patrick J. Bell Ii's NPI number?
- 1871589309. 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 Louis Patrick J. Bell Ii, 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 | 135 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 338 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)98 services
- Ultrasound of heart (93307)30 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (87426)16 services
- Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis (76856)12 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis65%
- Anxiety40%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Louis Patrick J. Bell Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis Patrick J. Bell Ii 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.
- Helena Regional Medical CenterHelena, AR · Rural Emergency Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040781
- St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040020
Practice locations
Addresses where Louis Patrick J. Bell Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 626 Poplar StHelena, AR 72342 (870) 338‑8163
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Helena
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Helena, AR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871589309 |
| 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