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Dr. John-Erik Bell, MD
Lebanon, NH
19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bell, Orthopedic Surgeon in Lebanon, NH?
Dr. John-Erik Bell, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lebanon, NH with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Bell graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Bell is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bell’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bell’s office at (603) 650-5133.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bell?
Dr. John-Erik Bell, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bell empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Elbow Replacement, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Sports Injuries, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lebanon/NH community, Dr. Bell is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bell go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bell speak?
Dr. Bell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
German
What conditions does Dr. Bell treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, 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.
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Strain
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
- Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
- Shoulder Tendon Strain
- Rotator Cuff Sprain
- Strained Shoulder Tendon
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Shoulder Joint
- Left Artificial Shoulder Joint
- Artificial Limbs
- Right Shoulder Replacement
- Right Shoulder Prosthesis
- Right Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Left Shoulder Replacement
- Left Shoulder Prosthesis
- Left Shoulder Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96611: Presence of right artificial shoulder joint
- Z96612: Presence of left artificial shoulder joint
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. Bell perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Bell performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Partial Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty
- Glenohumeral Joint Replacement
- Shoulder Joint Resurfacing
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
- 23470: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; hemiarthroplasty
Also known as:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthrography Injection
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Shoulder MRI Injection
- Shoulder CT Injection
- Joint Injection for Imaging
- Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan
CPT Codes:
- 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography
Also known as:
- Partial Collarbone Removal
- Partial Claviculectomy
- Collarbone Resection
- Shoulder Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23120: Claviculectomy; partial
Also known as:
- Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
- Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
- Triceps tendon repair surgery
- Tendon graft for arm
CPT Codes:
- 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
- Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
- Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
- Robotic Orthopedic Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Bell accept my insurance?
Dr. Bell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 650-5133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bell accept in Lebanon, NH?
Dr. Bell in Lebanon, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Mattel Inc
Medicare
State of Tennessee
State of Vermont
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bell's office located?
Dr. John-Erik Bell's Primary Practice
1 Medical Center Dr
Lebanon, NH 03756
(603) 650-5133
What is Dr. Bell's NPI number?An 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 1326084591.
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. John-Erik Bell's specialty?
Dr. Bell is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Lebanon, NH. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Bell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John-Erik Bell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bell is affiliated with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is John-Erik Bell accepting new patients in Lebanon, NH?
Yes, Dr. John-Erik Bell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John-Erik Bell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bell's office at (603) 650-5133 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John-Erik Bell?
Please contact Dr. Bell's office at (603) 650-5133 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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