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Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2002)

2349 Northeast Conners Avenue
Bend, OR 97701

(541) 317-0044

Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD is a neurologist in Bend, OR specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD is affiliated with St. Charles Health System and Bend Neurological Associates, LLC.

Office Locations

Bend Neurological Associates, LLC

2349 Northeast Conners Avenue
Bend, OR 97701

(541) 317-0044

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

electroencephalography

By Affordability:

brain MRI

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD performed more electroencephalography (EEG) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for brain MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

electrodiagnostic testing

electrophysiological study

nerve conduction studies

In 2012, Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD had a list price for electrodiagnostic testing, electrophysiological (EP) study, and nerve conduction studies (NCS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Oregon. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	189
doctor visit	790
electroencephalography (EEG)	41
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	77
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	903
electroencephalography (EEG)	95
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	77

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	51
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	89
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	818
electroencephalography (EEG)	38
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	70
neck imaging	12
vascular procedures	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	52
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR during 2015 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), hospital care, inpatient care and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	106
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	935
electroencephalography (EEG)	104
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	107
spinal procedures	13
vascular procedures	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	618
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1194
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	478
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	130
Less than 65	276

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	86
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	959
electroencephalography (EEG)	67
hospital care	214
inpatient care	214
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	73
vascular procedures	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	65
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	101
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	897
electroencephalography (EEG)	62
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	101
spinal procedures	13
vascular procedures	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	53
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	111
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	910
electroencephalography (EEG)	44
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	107
neck imaging	11
spinal procedures	15
vascular procedures	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	582
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	54
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR during 2019 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), electroencephalography (EEG) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	96
doctor visit	968
electroencephalography (EEG)	93
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	110
spinal procedures	26
vascular procedures	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	624
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	70
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	27
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR during 2020 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging) and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	53
doctor visit	847
electroencephalography (EEG)	50
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	539
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	49
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	27
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR during 2021 were electroencephalography (EEG), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	57
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	852
electroencephalography (EEG)	60
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	57

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	53
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	29
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR during 2022 were electroencephalography (EEG), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	52
doctor visit	772
electroencephalography (EEG)	107
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	52

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	49
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD treated as a neurologist in Bend, OR were hospital care, inpatient care, brain imaging (neuroimaging) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	82
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	877
electroencephalography (EEG)	69
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	80
neck imaging	11
spinal procedures	16
vascular procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Female	288
Male	297

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	551
Hispanic	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	8

**Age**
85 and over	56
75 to 84	185
Less than 65	101
65 to 74	242

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael L. Bell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Charles Health System

Bend Neurological Associates, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$1,575 PLEGRIDY $484	TECFIDERA $357	ZINBRYTA $296	AVONEX $169	Vumerity $159	Other $110
Cyberonics, Inc.	$485 VNS Therapy $485
UCB, Inc.	$437 Vimpat $249	Briviact $188
Biogen Idec Inc.	$285 AVONEX $240	TECFIDERA $45
Lundbeck LLC	$253 NORTHERA $170	ONFI $59	SABRIL $25
Other	$2,413 TROKENDI XR $168	AUBAGIO $161	APTIOM $143	VYVGART $141	AMPLATZER Vascular Plugs $125	Other $1,674

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,835
Travel and Lodging	$298
Gift	$158
Education	$112
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$45

Biography

Dr. Michael Bell's medical specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Bell is affiliated with St. Charles Health System. Before completing his residency at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Bell attended medical school at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine.