Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Herman Bell, D.O.
Family Medicine · Anaheim, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bell
Dr. Herman Bell is a family medicine specialist in Anaheim, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bell performed 21,156 Medicare services across 6,216 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bell received a total of $11,611 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 320 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bell is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 0% volume in CA
$11,611 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗21,156
Medicare services
Top 0% in CA for family medicine
6,216
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,113 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
4,905 | $0 | $5 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
2,742 | $70 | $280 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
2,131 | $11 | $50 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
1,996 | $0 | $10 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
1,884 | $0 | $10 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
966 | $27 | $75 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
691 | $8 | $25 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
643 | $1 | $20 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
579 | $2 | $25 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
508 | $47 | $132 |
| Blood glucose level test A test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood. |
483 | $4 | $25 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
346 | $11 | $130 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 339 | $21 | $35 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
337 | $28 | $35 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
278 | $85 | $165 |
| Annual depression screening | 274 | $21 | $35 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
228 | $140 | $253 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
207 | $140 | $314 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
163 | $26 | $150 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
133 | $218 | $502 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
133 | $174 | $427 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
116 | $7 | $74 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
113 | $178 | $284 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
96 | $54 | $299 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
87 | $166 | $300 |
| Lincomycin antibiotic injection An injection of lincomycin hydrochloride, an antibiotic medication, administered in a dose of up to 300 mg. |
71 | $6 | $24 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
64 | $33 | $66 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
60 | $98 | $176 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 56 | $0 | $13 |
| Cefazolin sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of 500 mg of cefazolin sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered into the body. |
50 | $0 | $11 |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the organs and structures within the abdomen. |
44 | $104 | $195 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
40 | $35 | $77 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
39 | $33 | $87 |
| Complete pelvic ultrasound An imaging test using sound waves to create pictures of the organs and structures within the pelvis. |
29 | $96 | $159 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
28 | $32 | $103 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
28 | $61 | $330 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
25 | $33 | $78 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
25 | $123 | $247 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
24 | $21 | $45 |
| Methocarbamol injection, up to 10 ml A healthcare provider administers methocarbamol via injection in a volume of up to 10 milliliters. |
24 | $4 | $24 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
22 | $25 | $134 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
20 | $101 | $144 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
19 | $25 | $75 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
19 | $179 | $291 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
17 | $35 | $126 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
17 | $30 | $94 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
17 | $10 | $52 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
16 | $2 | $59 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
12 | $36 | $75 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
12 | $227 | $320 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.2% high complexity
58.1% medium
41.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$11,611
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,659/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
320
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,611 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,403
2023
$4,070
2022
$2,183
2021
$695
2020
$71
2019
$11
2018
$177
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$1,542
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$435
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$310
Lundbeck LLC
$271
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$236
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$223
Ardelyx, Inc.
$206
Lilly USA, LLC
$170
Novo Nordisk Inc
$161
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$159
ABBVIE INC.
$145
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$122
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$102
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$64
Boston Scientific Corporation
$40
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$24
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 51.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$2,316
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,111
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$960
Lilly USA, LLC
$829
Novo Nordisk Inc
$827
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$788
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$712
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$562
ABBVIE INC.
$427
Lundbeck LLC
$342
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$310
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$279
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$240
Ardelyx, Inc.
$206
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$151
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$149
AbbVie Inc.
$147
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$137
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$136
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$125
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$122
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$120
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$99
Alkermes, Inc.
$97
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$68
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$64
Boston Scientific Corporation
$40
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Eisai Inc.
$26
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$19
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$18
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$17
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$16
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
PFIZER INC.
$14
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,529
Per 100K population
111.5
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
AHMC ANAHEIM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Bell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bell experienced with dexamethasone injection (steroid)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bell performed 4,905 dexamethasone injection (steroid) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Bell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bell received a total of $11,611 from 40 companies across 320 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Bell's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Anaheim?
Dr. Bell's average Medicare payment per service is $25. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Bell) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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