Quick answers
- Does William H. Bell Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William H. Bell Iii 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 William H. Bell Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 227 Original Medicare patients and 467 services for William H. Bell Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William H. Bell Iii's NPI number?
- 1891880613. 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 William H. Bell Iii, 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 | 227 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 467 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)63 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)54 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)38 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)32 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)29 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety35%
- Diabetes29%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where William H. Bell Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William H. Bell Iii 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.
- Munson Healthcare Cadillac HospitalCadillac, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230081
- Munson Healthcare Manistee HospitalManistee, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230303
- Paul Oliver Memorial HospitalFrankfort, MI · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 231300
Practice locations
Addresses where William H. Bell Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1465 E Parkdale Ave, West Shore Medical CenterManistee, MI 49660 (231) 723‑3501
- 927 S Carmel StCadillac, MI 49601 (231) 876‑3876
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William H. Bell Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Munson Healthcare Cadillac103 clinicians in the group
- Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Munson Healthcare Cadillac
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kansas City University Of Med & Biosciences, College Of Osteo Med |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891880613 |
| 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