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Dr. Keturah Bell, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Shelby, NC

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bell, Family Medicine Specialist in Shelby, NC?

    Dr. Keturah Bell, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shelby, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Bell graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL and completed her residency at E Tn U-J H Quillen Coll Med, Family Medicine. Dr. Bell is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bell’s office at (980) 487-2090.

    Where did Dr. Bell go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: E Tn U-J H Quillen Coll Med, Family Medicine | E Tn University J H Quillen College Med | East Tennessee State University Program

    • Medical School: University Of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch Of Med- Chapel Hill Nc | Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL

    Is Dr. Bell board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Keturah Bell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bell speak?

    Dr. Bell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • German
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bell typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bell diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bell. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bell typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Keturah Bell may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (980) 487-2090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bell accept in Shelby, NC?

    Dr. Bell in Shelby, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bell's office located?

    Dr. Keturah Bell's Primary Practice

    708 McBrayer Homestead Rd

    Shelby, NC 28152

    (980) 487-2090

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    Dr. Keturah Bell's Practice 2

    20 W Medical Ct

    Marion, NC 28752

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    Dr. Keturah Bell's Practice 3

    113 E Grover St

    Shelby, NC 28150

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    What is Dr. Bell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134213283.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bell?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bell

    What is Dr. Keturah Bell's specialty?

    Dr. Bell is a Family Medicine Specialist near Shelby, NC.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Keturah Bell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bell is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, Unc Health Blue Ridge, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Keturah Bell accepting new patients in Shelby, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Keturah Bell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Keturah Bell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bell's office at (980) 487-2090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Keturah Bell?

    Please contact Dr. Bell's office at (980) 487-2090 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bell's office located?

    Dr. Bell's offices are located in Shelby, NC and Marion, NC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Keturah Bell have?

    Dr. Keturah Bell is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.