WILLIAM R. BELL, III MD – NPI #1720269251
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

WILLIAM BELL, III is a pathologist located in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720269251 to WILLIAM BELL, III on November 27, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology

The NPI profile was last updated on May 14, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WILLIAM BELL, III below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM R. BELL, III

NPI Number
1720269251
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM R. BELL, III
Credentials
MD
Primary location
350 W 11TH ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202-4108
Phone: (317) 491-6000 Fax: (317) 491-6534
2 Other location(s):
1701 N Senate Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202-1239
Phone: (888) 484-3258
500 Harvard St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0363
Phone: (612) 273-3000
Fax: (612) 626-2696
Mailing address
250 N SHADELAND AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219-4959
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 14, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for WILLIAM BELL, III

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidIN300059257
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207ZP0101X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology (Primary)		 IN 01087016A
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
207ZN0500X
- Pathology / Neuropathology		 MN 62810

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
350 W 11TH ST,
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 77025-1669

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WILLIAM BELL, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH
      1701 N SENATE BLVD
      INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202

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