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- 151 S Sunrise Way Ste 100, Palm Springs, CA 92262
About Dr. Bell
James A. Bell, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Palm Springs, CA. James is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine and orthopaedic trauma. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 658 Medicare patients across 797 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568484756.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (760) 568-2684
- Email not available
Practice Locations
151 S SUNRISE WAY STE 100
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
797 services · 658 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
209 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
12 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
105 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
57 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
51 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
242 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
66 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Palm Springs 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James A. Bell's specialty?
James A. Bell is an orthopaedic surgeon in Palm Springs, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find James A. Bell?
James A. Bell is listed at 151 S Sunrise Way Ste 100, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact James A. Bell?
The number on file is (760) 568-2684. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James A. Bell's NPI number?
James A. Bell's National Provider Identifier is 1568484756. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has James A. Bell been practicing?
James A. Bell has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is James A. Bell known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James A. Bell performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James A. Bell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James A. Bell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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