Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bell, Internist in Columbia, SC?
Where did Dr. Bell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Univ Sc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Med University Sc Med Center
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc
Is Dr. Bell board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gary Bell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bell speak?
Dr. Bell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bell typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
- Hb SC Disease
- Sickle Hemoglobin C Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
- D5720: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease without crisis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Thalassemia
- Sickle Beta Thalassemia
- Hb S/Beta Thalassemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5740: Sickle-cell thalassemia without crisis
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bell typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gary Bell may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (803) 699-9992 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bell accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Bell in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bell's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1689640922.
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. Gary Bell's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.