Dr. James Bell

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Bell, MD, is a Sports Medicine specialist in Rancho Mirage, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Sports Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Medical Center, Hi-Desert Medical Center. Dr. James Bell also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Desert Orthopedic Center, A Medical Group Inc. Dr. James Bell accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (760) 568-2684 to request Dr. James Bell the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 39000 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221

Phone 1: (760) 568-2684
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Bell
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3274617543
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Sports Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Experience

  • Over 39 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. James Bell attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1568484756
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. James Bell

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Bell has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 39 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma
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    Orthopaedic Trauma
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Desert Orthopedic Center, A Medical Group Inc


Practice Locations

39000 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221
Phone: (760) 568-2684
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, March 4, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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