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Richard E Bell, MD

Rheumatology Physician in Evansville, IN · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1962497552

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Richard E Bell
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 421 Chestnut St, Evansville, IN, 47713
Phone (812) 426-9311
Fax (812) 426-9839
Enumeration date Sep 20, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Jan 2, 2013

Taxonomy & licenses

207RR0500X Rheumatology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 01036711A (IN) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
660003682 Other - RAILROAD MEDICARE
100383590A Medicaid IN -
64874787 Other KY MEDICAID

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Richard Bell?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Richard Bell is 1962497552, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Richard Bell practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Evansville, IN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-01-02.