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Colin Bell, CNM

CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Bell Midwifery

1500 SAN PABLO ST, Los Angeles, CA 90033(323) 442-740011 years practicing
75/100
Top Established
NPI1013384965

Is Colin Bell, CNM a Good Midwife?

Colin Bell, CNM has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for midwives in Los Angeles. With 11 years of practice (near the local average of 13), they have solid experience.

The most important verification step for any midwife is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Bell's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.

What to Expect & Cost

Prenatal visits with Colin Bell, CNM tend to run longer than a typical OB appointment — often 30–60 minutes — with more time for questions, education, and shared decision-making. Care may take place in a hospital, birth center, or home depending on the practice. With a certified nurse midwife focus, expect care geared toward that area.

Most insurance plans cover care from a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), frequently at the same level as physician maternity care. Costs for birth-center or home birth with a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) vary widely and may be partly out-of-pocket — global maternity fees commonly range from $3,000–$9,000 depending on setting and region.

These are general ranges, not Colin Bell, CNM's published prices. Confirm fees and coverage directly with the practice.

Before Your First Visit

  • Confirm the credential typeCNM and CM are nationally certified; CPM credentialing and scope vary by state.
  • Ask about birth setting — hospital, birth center, or home, and what happens if a transfer becomes necessary.
  • Check collaborative care — ask which physician or hospital the midwife works with for higher-risk situations.
  • Verify insurance coverage — confirm the midwife and planned birth setting are covered by your plan.
  • Bring your health history — prior pregnancies and any conditions help shape a safe care plan from the start.

Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Peer Comparison

11

Years practicing

13

Avg in Los Angeles

486

midwives in Los Angeles

CNM

Credential

Verify License & Discipline

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Quick Facts

Focus
Certified Nurse Midwife
Credential
CNM
Gender
Male
NPI Since
08/26/2015

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