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Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Emergency Medicine

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

7301 Rogers Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 314-6245

Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR specializing in emergency medicine. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith and Mercy Health System.

Office Locations

605 Heather Lane
Alma, AR 72921

(479) 430-7582

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Mercy Health System

7301 Rogers Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 314-6245

(479) 452-0275

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

emergency room care

By Affordability:

central line placement

centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement

endotracheal intubation

tracheal procedures

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Arkansas, Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD performed more emergency room (ER) care procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for central line placement, centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement, endotracheal intubation, and tracheal (windpipe) procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement

By Affordability:

emergency care

emergency room care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arkansas, Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD performed more centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for emergency care, and emergency room (ER) care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR during 2012 were emergency care, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
doctor visit	67
emergency care	328
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR during 2013 were emergency care, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	103
catheterization	14
doctor visit	332
emergency care	691
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
lab tests	28
preventive care	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	17
vaccines	18
X-rays	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	713
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	105
Less than 65	266

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR during 2014 were emergency care, blood draw, lab tests and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	99
catheterization	26
doctor visit	415
emergency care	1054
lab tests	54
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	475
Female	631

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1013
Black	27
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	146
Less than 65	352

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR during 2015 were emergency care, blood draw, lab tests and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	74
catheterization	27
doctor visit	301
emergency care	1221
lab tests	53
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1096
Female	1444

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2276
Black	76
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	112

**Age**
From 65 to 74	788
From 75 to 84	642
85 and over	340
Less than 65	770

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	40
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR during 2016 were emergency care, tracheal (windpipe) procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
emergency care	1345
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	491
Female	734

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1079
Black	55
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	319
85 and over	170
Less than 65	356

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR during 2017 were emergency care, catheterization and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
emergency care	1478
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	567
Female	771

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1169
Black	63
Hispanic	22
Asian	12
Other	11
Native American	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	401
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	174
Less than 65	403

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR during 2018 were emergency care, tracheal (windpipe) procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	20
emergency care	1364
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	637
Female	776

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1219
Black	50
Hispanic	45
Asian	13
Other	14
Native American	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	381
85 and over	180
Less than 65	408

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR during 2019 were emergency care, catheterization and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	26
emergency care	1138
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	552
Female	695

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1089
Black	40
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	335
85 and over	188
Less than 65	319

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR during 2020 were emergency care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	998
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	476
Female	632

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	966
Black	26
Hispanic	28
Asian	16
Other	12
Native American	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	165
Less than 65	272

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	44
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR during 2021 were emergency care, catheterization and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	16
emergency care	1017
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	450
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	929
Black	30
Hispanic	27
Asian	15
Other	14
Native American	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	160
Less than 65	231

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	45
Dementia	26
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR during 2022 were emergency care, tracheal (windpipe) procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
emergency care	1024
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	644

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	966
Black	19
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	327
85 and over	188
Less than 65	215

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	43
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Alma, AR were emergency care, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

blood draw	75
catheterization	18
doctor visit	278
emergency care	1059
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
lab tests	45
preventive care	15
thoracic (chest) imaging	17
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	18
vaccines	15
X-rays	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	501
Female	671

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	37
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	1038
Native American / Alaskan Native	51
Hispanic	23
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	316
85 and over	165
Less than 65	326
65 to 74	364

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith

Mercy Health System

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Rockport Healthcare Group, HealthChoice, TriWest, United Healthcare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), QualChoice, PPO Plus (formerly AMCO), Arkansas Health & Wellness (formerly NovaSys Health), Municipal Health Benefit Fund, National Comp Care, Empower Health Care Solutions (PASSE), Cherokee Nation Tribal Authority: South Central, Each Care Network, Employers' Health Choice PPO (HealthSCOPE), Choctaw National Tribe Authority: South Central and Summit Community Care (PASSE).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Rockport Healthcare Group

HealthChoice

TriWest

United Healthcare

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

QualChoice

PPO Plus (formerly AMCO)

Arkansas Health & Wellness (formerly NovaSys Health)

Municipal Health Benefit Fund

National Comp Care

Empower Health Care Solutions (PASSE)

Cherokee Nation Tribal Authority: South Central

Each Care Network

Employers' Health Choice PPO (HealthSCOPE)

Choctaw National Tribe Authority: South Central

Summit Community Care (PASSE)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Alma, AR.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2017-05-01

If I could give this doctor a zero rating I would. Waited for over 3 hours to be seen by this Doctor for me and someone else. When he did finally come in the room he would barely exam the other person that I had there. just said oh its just viral, Oh and I lived in the same house that's what I had to. When I tried asking questions he was very rude didn't have time for us. might have spent a total of 5 minutes if even that... Told me I have an emergency I have to go. He made sure that he charged me though even though he didn't have time for us,,The worst Doctor and bed side manner. When talked to the head nurse she just made excuses for him.

Overall Rating: 1.0 2016-09-07

He was the rudest person I have ever met. No bedside manner.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Horizon Pharma USA, Inc.	$45 VIMOVO $45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$41 XARELTO $41
Amgen Inc.	$29 Prolia $29
Horizon Pharma plc	$23 VIMOVO $23
AbbVie Inc.	$18 DALVANCE $18
Other	$37 SURGICAL PAIN REGIONAL ANESTHESIA $14	ORBACTIV $13	NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$193

Biography

Dr. Christopher Bell is a specialist in family medicine and emergency medicine in Alma, AR and Fort Smith, AR. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna. Dr. Bell studied medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He is affiliated with Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher B. Bell, MD From 2012 - 2022

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