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Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD

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(Clinton Bell, MD)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1998)

2716 Travis Street
DeSoto, TX 75115

(817) 375-5200

Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD is an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System and Baylor Scott & White Health.

Office Locations

2716 Travis Street
DeSoto, TX 75115

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1441 S Midlothian Parkway Suite 130
Midlothian, TX 76065

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7999 West Virginia Drive Suite D
Dallas, TX 75237

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In The News

“"It's not unusual for a 50-year-old to get joint replacement surgery these days," says Dr. Clinton Bell, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with Methodist Health System in Dallas.”—"Younger patients are opting for knee or hip replacement surgery", Dallas News, September 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD performed more knee X-ray, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	281
doctor visit	497
hip imaging	45
hospital care	15
injections	281
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	47
musculoskeletal imaging	344
reconstructive surgery	47
X-rays	344

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	250
doctor visit	455
hip imaging	50
hospital care	16
injections	250
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	35
lower extremity surgery	35
musculoskeletal imaging	405
reconstructive surgery	35
X-rays	405

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	28
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	353
doctor visit	603
hip imaging	37
injections	353
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	38
musculoskeletal imaging	414
reconstructive surgery	38
X-rays	414

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	32
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	351
doctor visit	602
hip imaging	75
injections	351
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	47
musculoskeletal imaging	461
reconstructive surgery	47
X-rays	461

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	144
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	72
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	387
doctor visit	632
injections	387
joint surgery	71
lower extremity surgery	71
musculoskeletal imaging	354
reconstructive surgery	71
X-rays	354

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	32
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	444
doctor visit	720
injections	444
joint surgery	69
lower extremity surgery	69
musculoskeletal imaging	330
reconstructive surgery	69
X-rays	330

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	36
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	473
doctor visit	782
injections	473
joint surgery	71
lower extremity surgery	71
musculoskeletal imaging	336
reconstructive surgery	71
X-rays	336

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	109
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	43
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	373
doctor visit	686
injections	373
joint surgery	74
lower extremity surgery	74
musculoskeletal imaging	274
reconstructive surgery	74
X-rays	274

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	129
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	37
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	270
doctor visit	593
injections	270
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	59
musculoskeletal imaging	236
reconstructive surgery	59
X-rays	236

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	44
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX during 2021 were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	279
doctor visit	629
injections	279
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
manual therapy	49
musculoskeletal imaging	287
reconstructive surgery	61
rehabilitation	306
X-rays	287

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	125
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	51
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	355
doctor visit	648
injections	355
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	47
musculoskeletal imaging	269
reconstructive surgery	47
X-rays	269

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	125
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in DeSoto, TX were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	346
doctor visit	622
hip imaging	51
hospital care	15
injections	346
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	56
manual therapy	49
musculoskeletal imaging	337
reconstructive surgery	56
rehabilitation	306
X-rays	337

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	96
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	279
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	134
85 and over	34
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	206

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Methodist Health System

Baylor Scott & White Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, Workers Compensation, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicare, Cigna, BCBS, And more! Call the office to verify., Most Major Commercial Insurances, TriWest, Medicaid, Superior Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

Workers Compensation

Aetna

United Healthcare

Medicare

Cigna

BCBS

And more! Call the office to verify.

Most Major Commercial Insurances

TriWest

Medicaid

Superior Health Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in DeSoto, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2017-06-22

Dr. Bell performed a total hip replacement on me.  I must say that I had not met a doctor with such excellent bedside manners as the ones demonstrated by Dr. Bell. In addition, all the staff members are courteous and extremely efficient.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Clinton S. Bell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Fuse Medical, Inc.	$189,064 $189,064
CPM Medical Consultants, LLC	$63,042 $63,042
MEDACTA USA	$1,471 Hip $1,471
Stryker Corporation	$858 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $313	MAKOplasty $156	Mako $135	Variax $133	HIPS $39	Other $81
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$366 Osteoarthritis of the knee $182	SYNVISC-ONE $162	CARTICEL $22
Other	$1,317 EUFLEXXA $281	BKS TriMax $159	Zilretta $113	Rally Bone Cement & Accessories $82	mi-eye $78	Other $604

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$250,000
Food and Beverage	$4,662
Travel and Lodging	$1,456

Biography

Dr. Clinton Bell is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He works in Dallas, TX, Desoto, TX, and Midlothian, TX. His professional affiliations include Baylor Scott & White Health and Methodist Health System. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Dr. Bell attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Superior Health Plan, Blue California, and Cigna. Dr. Bell welcomes new patients at his office inDeSoto, TX as reported by Yext.