Karen L. Bell, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Karen L. Bell is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in New York, NY with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karen L. Bell, M.D. has been part of the New York medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (class of 1984), she has been practicing for over 42 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and Alzheimer's/dementia. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
710 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032-3726
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.8%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
370
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
276
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,303
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $115k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Alzheimer's / Dementia.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Karen L. Bell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1984)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Karen L. Bell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen L. Bell for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, cognitive care — no travel to New York required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Karen L. Bell
NPI records show Dr. Bell as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (646) 426-3876.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen L. Bell
Practice Location
710 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032-3726
Mailing Address
710 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032-3726
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