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Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD

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(Darrel J. Bell, MD)

(70 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Creighton University School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), cesarean section (C-section), postpartum thyroiditis, and more.

615 Lilly Road Northeast Suite 200
Olympia, WA 98506

(360) 413-8413

Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Olympia, WA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD is affiliated with Providence St. Peter Hospital, Swedish Medical Center, Providence and Providence Swedish Obstetrics & Gynecology Olympia.

Office Locations

615 Lilly Road Northeast Suite 200
Olympia, WA 98506

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Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	86

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Olympia, WA during 2020 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	11
doctor visit	22
gynecologic procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Olympia, WA were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

breast exam	11
doctor visit	26
gynecologic procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Female	43
Male	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	3
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	20

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	8
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence St. Peter Hospital

Swedish Medical Center

Providence

Providence Swedish Obstetrics & Gynecology Olympia

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. Darrel James Bell, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Cigna PPO, Managed Health Network, Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO, HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST, United Healthcare Medicaid, United Behavioral Health PPO, Humana HMO, Aetna, United Healthcare, United Behavioral Health Medicaid* * Medicaid product only for Idaho, Humana, Molina Medicare Advantage, Health Smart PPO, Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO, First Health-Coventry PPO, Aetna PPO, Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Medicaid, Kaiser, Thurston County Corrections, Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO, Premera, First Choice PPO, Carelon PPO, State Of Washington Department Of Corrections, Pacific Medical Center TRICARE, South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency, Health Net Tricare, Naphcare, Evernorth PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Cigna, TRICARE, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO, Ambetter Cascade Care, Seven Corners and Ambetter Cascade Select.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO

Cigna PPO

Managed Health Network

Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO

HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO

Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST

United Healthcare Medicaid

United Behavioral Health PPO

Humana HMO

Aetna

United Healthcare

United Behavioral Health Medicaid* * Medicaid product only for Idaho

Humana

Molina Medicare Advantage

Health Smart PPO

Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO

First Health-Coventry PPO

Aetna PPO

Wellpoint Medicare Advantage Medicaid

Kaiser

Thurston County Corrections

Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO

Premera

First Choice PPO

Carelon PPO

State Of Washington Department Of Corrections

Pacific Medical Center TRICARE

South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency

Health Net Tricare

Naphcare

Evernorth PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

United Healthcare PPO

Cigna

TRICARE

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ambetter Cascade Care

Seven Corners

Ambetter Cascade Select

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 70 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Darrel James Bell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Olympia, WA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,096 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,096
CONMED Corporation	$49 AirSeal $49
Hologic, LLC	$46 ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $28	OMNISCOPE $18
Minerva Surgical, Inc	$43 $43
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC	$23 EstroGel $23
Other	$51 EMGALITY $18	Liletta $17	NMR LipoProfile Test $17

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$944
Food and Beverage	$340
Gift	$23

Biography

Dr. Darrel Bell is a specialist in obstetrics & gynecology. He works in Olympia, WA. Patient reviews placed Dr. Bell at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: colposcopy, cryotherapy, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). He can accept HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended Creighton University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Tennessee. Dr. Bell's professional affiliations include Providence St. Peter Hospital and Swedish Medical Center. He has an open panel in Olympia, WA according to Yext.