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Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)
University of Maryland School of Medicine (1977)
Professional interests include: anxiety, angina, acute bronchitis, and more.
3304 GUILFORD AVENUE SUITE 550
BALTIMORE, MD 21218

Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates is an internist in BALTIMORE, MD specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates is affiliated with MedStar Health.

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Office Locations

MedStar Health

3304 GUILFORD AVENUE SUITE 550
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
(410) 554-6740
1-877-625-1484
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MedStar Health

200 E 33rd Street Suite 329
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 554-6872
(410) 554-6896
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3333 N Calvert Street #107
Baltimore, MD 21218
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Some issues Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

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.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"It's hard to keep up with the capability to do, because... some of the material to do the testing is limited, especially the reagents," said Dr. Stuart Bell, the chief medical officer at Medstar...”—"Coronavirus in Maryland: 5 takeaways from the week", The Baltimore Sun, November 2020
“"One of the issues we have to deal with is polypharmacy," says Dr. Stuart Bell, an internist and vice president of medical affairs at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore.”—"POPPING TOO MANY PILLS CREATES RISKS, CONFUSION", Orlando Sentinel, February 2005
“"One of the issues we have to deal with is 'polypharmacy,'" says Dr. Stuart Bell, an internist and vice president of medical affairs at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore.”—"ADVANCING THE ISSUE: PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE", The Virginian-Pilot, February 2005

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates treated as an internist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2012 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 304
preventive care 32
vaccines 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates treated as an internist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2013 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 309
preventive care 38
vaccines 38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 65
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2013

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates treated as an internist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 251
preventive care 14
vaccines 14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 69
Female 76
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 35
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2014

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates treated as an internist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2015 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 238
preventive care 23
vaccines 23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 120
Female 134
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 200
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 54
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2015

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 277

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 59
Female 67
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 95
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2016

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates treated as an internist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 256
preventive care 39
vaccines 39

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 58
Female 66
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2017

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 29
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates treated as an internist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2018 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 254
preventive care 25
vaccines 25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 61
Female 61
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 98
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2018

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates treated as an internist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 284
preventive care 13
vaccines 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 55
Female 66
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2019

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 233

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 50
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 85
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2020

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 235

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 245
Female 296
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 255
Black 264
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 251
From 75 to 84 149
85 and over 57
Less than 65 84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2021

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 3
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 30
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 324

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 92
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 111
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 15
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 427

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 107
Female 149
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 131
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 119
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 18
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 41
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates treated as an internist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2024 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 437
preventive care 22
vaccines 22

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Male 90
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 122
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 23
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 39
Dementia 5
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates treated as an internist in BALTIMORE, MD were preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit 294
preventive care 25
vaccines 25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates.

Gender
Female 101
Male 82
Ethnicity
Black / African American 38
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 98
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 45
85 and over 15
Less than 65 14
65 to 74 88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 2
Cancer 15

Education & Training

Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1977. He completed residency at Union Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1977)

Residency: Union Memorial Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, TRICARE East Prime, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open POS Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, TRICARE East Select, TRICARE for Life East, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan
Optimum Choice
Optima Health
MAMSI
Magellan Health Services
United Healthcare Choice Plus
United Healthcare Choice
First Health PPO
Blue Choice
Great-West Healthcare
Coventry
TRICARE Reserve Select
Anthem
Aetna Managed Choice POS
Beech Street PPO
Aetna HMO
Kaiser Permanente
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA EPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna Medicare PFFS
CIGNA Indemnity
AmeriHealth
AARP
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
Coventry National Network PPO
Highmark
Amerigroup
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
Sentara Health Plans
WellPoint
United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)
Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan
CIGNA PPO Plus
HealthyBlue PPO
Aetna Premier 200PD
MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
CareFirst NASCO
Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
IH-PPO
TRICARE East Prime
DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
Aetna Advantage 6350PD
CareFirst EPO
MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
OCI Direct (HMO)
Medicare Direct
Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
OA Plus
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 919 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stuart B. Bell, MD, Associates from all over the web to help you find the right in BALTIMORE, MD. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-19
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I feel my relationship with Dr. Bell is excellent and I am comfortable discussing any medical issues I may have with him. He always listens and provides useful advice and recommendations.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-23
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I loved my encounter with Dr. Bell. He was very compassionate and took the time to explain everything. This is the first time I was seen by him and it was an excellent care visit.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-18
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I'm extremely happy with the level of care I've received from Dr Bell. He is a very compassionate doctor with excellent bedside mannerl
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-08-16
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*Dr. Stuart Bell is not only a wonderful person, but an outstanding doctor!!!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-26
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Dr Bell excelled in all the above areas! Very attentive, patient listener.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-19
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Committed to excellent care for my husband
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-19
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Excellent practitioner
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-02-12
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Dr. Bell rocks!!!!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-24
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Outstanding visit
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-22
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Always good.

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Genentech USA, Inc. $56 Kadcyla
$41 		Perjeta
$16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $25 AREXVY
$25
Novo Nordisk Inc $24
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $24 Kerendia
$24
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $15 FARXIGA
$15
Other $12 AVYCAZ
$12
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $156

Biography

Dr. Stuart Bell speaks Spanish. His areas of expertise include the following: alcohol abuse, depression, and bronchiectasis. He is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. After attending the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Bell completed his residency training at Union Memorial Hospital. Patient ratings for Dr. Bell average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He most likely takes Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Bell is currently accepting new patients at his office in BALTIMORE, MD.

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