33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bell, Internist in Lincoln, NE?
Where did Dr. Bell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Madigan Army Med Ctr, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Madigan Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Is Dr. Bell board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Brenda 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:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bell typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Brenda 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 (402) 489-3383 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bell accept in Lincoln, NE?
Dr. Bell in Lincoln, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medica Group
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
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 1003870635.
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. Brenda 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.