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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bell, Hospitalist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Susan Bell, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Bell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bell’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bell’s office at (925) 906-2000.
What languages does Dr. Bell speak?
Dr. Bell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Bell typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bell diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bell. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Broken Thigh Bone Lower End
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Femur Lower End Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Distal Femur Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72402D: Unspecified fracture of lower end of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Bell typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Susan Bell may include:
Please contact Dr. Bell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bell accept my insurance?
Dr. Bell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 906-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bell accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Bell in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Bell's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bell affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bell has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center,Oakland, CA
Ranked in 3 Procedures
Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center,Fresno, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center,Fresno, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Kaiser Permanente - Walnut Creek Medical Center,Walnut Creek, CA
Kaiser Permanente - Walnut Creek Medical Center,Walnut Creek, CA
Antioch Medical Center,Antioch, CA
Antioch Medical Center,Antioch, CA
What is Dr. Bell's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952489783.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bell
What is Dr. Susan Bell's specialty?
Dr. Bell is a Hospitalist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is Dr. Susan Bell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bell is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Dr. Susan Bell accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Susan Bell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Bell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bell's office at (925) 906-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Susan Bell?
Please contact Dr. Bell's office at (925) 906-2000 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Bell's office located?
Dr. Bell's office is located in Walnut Creek, CA.
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