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Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Tulane University School of Medicine (1981)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), peripheral neuropathy, and more.

54 Hopedale Street
Hopedale, MA 01747

(508) 473-4323

Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH is a neurologist in Milford, MA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH is affiliated with Milford Regional Medical Center, UMass Memorial Medical Center and UMass Memorial Health.

Office Locations

Milford Regional Medical Center

327 West Street
Milford, MA 01757

(508) 473-4323

(508) 473-1695

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54 Hopedale Street
Hopedale, MA 01747

(508) 473-4323

(508) 634-8892

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Some issues Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	662
doctor visit	494
electroencephalography (EEG)	64
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	89
doctor visit	566
electroencephalography (EEG)	81
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	77
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	462
electroencephalography (EEG)	62
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	66
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	22
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	512
electroencephalography (EEG)	60
hospital care	171
inpatient care	171

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	994
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	158
Less than 65	240

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	504
electroencephalography (EEG)	60
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	62
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	22
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	623
electroencephalography (EEG)	82
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	74
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	626
electroencephalography (EEG)	65
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	91
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	706
electroencephalography (EEG)	65
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	81
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	750
electroencephalography (EEG)	46
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	70
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	658
electroencephalography (EEG)	14
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	74
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA during 2022 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	686

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	42
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Milford, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

diagnostic procedures	121
doctor visit	598
electroencephalography (EEG)	59
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	495
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	148
85 and over	72
Less than 65	124
65 to 74	179

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Electrodiagnostic Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1981)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Milford Regional Medical Center

UMass Memorial Medical Center

UMass Memorial Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alan J. Bell, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$2,289 Vumerity $575	TECFIDERA $441	PLEGRIDY $422	ZINBRYTA $301	ADUHELM $206	Other $343
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,518 KESIMPTA $701	MAYZENT $427	Aimovig $140	Gilenya $119	EXELON PATCH $78	Other $53
Lundbeck LLC	$1,469 VYEPTI $1,270	NORTHERA $172	ONFI $26
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$1,457 AJOVY $560	COPAXONE $268	AUSTEDO $138	AZILECT $135	Zecuity $40	Other $315
UCB, Inc.	$1,450 Vimpat $685	Briviact $567	Neupro $52	$146
Other	$17,421 UBRELVY $1,293	TROKENDI XR $1,189	AUBAGIO $889	ACTHAR $841	APTIOM $597	Other $12,612

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$23,554
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,270
Education	$778

Biography

Dr. Alan Bell practices neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) in Hopedale, MA and Milford, MA. His areas of expertise include the following: peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis (MS), and parkinson's disease. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dr. Bell attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine. His professional affiliations include UMass Memorial Medical Center and Milford Regional Medical Center. Milford Regional Medical Center reports that Dr. Bell is accepting new patients at his office in Milford, MA.