Dr. Stephen Bell, MD
2829 Babcock Rd Ste 700, San Antonio, TX 78229 • +1-409-555-8958
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Antonio Percentiles
NPI #1326028804 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Stephen Bell (MD, NPI 1326028804) at 2829 Babcock Rd Ste 700 in San Antonio with 2,314 annual clinical services (328 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.35σ regional deviation and mid-cohort balanced caseload (49.37th San Antonio percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 57 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Procedural volume for Dr. Bell is led by HCPCS 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation — 469 annual services, $95–$130 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection, 352/yr) and CPT 73562 (Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination, 248/yr).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Stephen Bell in San Antonio (78229) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 2829 Babcock Rd Ste 700 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 17-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.66/5 from 23 verified reports).
Clinical background for Dr. Bell (MD, NPI #1326028804) includes accredited doctoral training (2000, 26 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across TX.
Compared against San Antonio, TX Orthopedic Surgery peers
2,314 annual services across 328 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 469 | 49.37th | $95 – $130 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 352 | 48.37th | $101 – $138 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 248 | 47.37th | $57 – $78 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 143 | 54.37th | $136 – $186 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 91 | 45.37th | $875 – $1199 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (57 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,010 | 49.37th | $107 – $155 |
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Dr. Stephen Bell, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bell National Provider Identifier | NPI #1326028804 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (78229) |
| Dr. Bell San Antonio CMS Volume Rank | 49.37th Pct (2,314 CMS svcs; Z -0.347σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Antonio, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 23 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.66/5 Listening • 4.46/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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