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Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Professional interests include: trauma, musculoskeletal problems, elbow problems, and more.
503 E. Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655

Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD is an orthopedist in Morganton, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, EmergeOrtho, EmergeOrtho, EMERGEORTHO PA and UNC Health Alliance UNC Health Blue Ridge.

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Office Locations

UNC Health Alliance UNC Health Blue Ridge

503 E. Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 459-6824
(828) 438-0836
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841 Malcolm Boulevard
Rutherford College, NC 28671
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Some issues Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

carpal tunnel injection
injections
open surgery

In 2013, Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD performed more carpal tunnel injection, injections, and open surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morganton, NC during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 181
immobilization 12
injections 38
musculoskeletal imaging 44
X-rays 44

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD.

Gender
Male 45
Female 76
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 87
Black 34
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morganton, NC during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
doctor visit 308
immobilization 26
injections 82
musculoskeletal imaging 93
X-rays 93

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 272
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 320
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 48
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 35
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morganton, NC during 2016 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 57
decompression surgery 17
doctor visit 467
hospital care 19
immobilization 25
injections 131
inpatient care 19
musculoskeletal imaging 104
nerve procedures 17
open surgery 17
upper extremity surgery 17
X-rays 104

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD.

Gender
Male 101
Female 222
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 302
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 29
Less than 65 93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 38
Dementia 11
Cancer 5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morganton, NC during 2017 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 97
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 13
decompression surgery 35
doctor visit 833
hospital care 27
immobilization 13
injections 228
inpatient care 27
musculoskeletal imaging 132
nerve procedures 35
open surgery 35
spinal procedures 11
upper extremity surgery 35
X-rays 143

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD.

Gender
Male 204
Female 384
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 551
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 240
From 75 to 84 127
85 and over 67
Less than 65 154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morganton, NC during 2018 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 90
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 11
decompression surgery 25
doctor visit 861
fracture surgery 14
hospital care 18
immobilization 18
injections 232
inpatient care 18
musculoskeletal imaging 72
nerve procedures 25
open surgery 39
tendon surgery 40
upper extremity surgery 79
X-rays 72

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD.

Gender
Male 196
Female 325
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 483
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 214
From 75 to 84 119
85 and over 62
Less than 65 126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 36
Dementia 12
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morganton, NC during 2019 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 142
decompression surgery 45
doctor visit 880
hospital care 31
immobilization 11
injections 239
inpatient care 31
minimally invasive procedures 34
musculoskeletal imaging 22
nerve procedures 45
open surgery 11
tendon surgery 34
upper extremity surgery 79
X-rays 22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD.

Gender
Male 196
Female 348
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 512
Black 19
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 241
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 73
Less than 65 113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 37
Dementia 15
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morganton, NC during 2020 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 125
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 11
decompression surgery 13
doctor visit 716
hospital care 21
injections 230
inpatient care 21
minimally invasive procedures 13
nerve procedures 13
tendon surgery 22
upper extremity surgery 35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD.

Gender
Male 172
Female 264
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 409
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 168
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 61
Less than 65 89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 16
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morganton, NC during 2021 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 116
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 17
decompression surgery 37
doctor visit 744
excision 17
hospital care 24
injections 263
inpatient care 24
joint surgery 17
minimally invasive procedures 16
nerve procedures 37
open surgery 21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 17
tendon surgery 42
upper extremity surgery 62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD.

Gender
Male 166
Female 280
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 425
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 192
From 75 to 84 133
85 and over 41
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 12
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morganton, NC during 2022 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 119
decompression surgery 21
doctor visit 675
hospital care 15
injections 264
inpatient care 15
nerve procedures 21
open surgery 21
tendon surgery 23
upper extremity surgery 44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 231
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 386
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 187
From 75 to 84 121
85 and over 40
Less than 65 59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 35
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morganton, NC during 2023 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 157
decompression surgery 33
doctor visit 720
fracture surgery 11
hospital care 16
injections 307
inpatient care 16
joint surgery 22
lower extremity surgery 11
nerve procedures 33
open surgery 44
reconstructive surgery 22
tendon surgery 24
upper extremity surgery 68

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD.

Gender
Male 177
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 407
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 198
From 75 to 84 155
85 and over 32
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 31
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morganton, NC were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration 102
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 13
decompression surgery 28
doctor visit 638
excision 17
fracture surgery 12
hospital care 21
immobilization 17
injections 201
inpatient care 21
joint surgery 19
lower extremity surgery 11
minimally invasive procedures 21
musculoskeletal imaging 77
nerve procedures 28
open surgery 26
reconstructive surgery 22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 17
spinal procedures 11
tendon surgery 30
upper extremity surgery 52
X-rays 79

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD.

Gender
Male 157
Female 265
Ethnicity
Black / African American 9
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 388
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 110
85 and over 45
Less than 65 83
65 to 74 180

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 33
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Cancer 7
Dementia 10

Education & Training

Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health
EmergeOrtho
EmergeOrtho
EMERGEORTHO PA
UNC Health Alliance UNC Health Blue Ridge

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 696 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Bacon Bell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Morganton, NC. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Peerless Surgical Inc. $3,892
$3,892
Arthrex, Inc. $2,368
$2,368
Piedmont Plus Innovation $697
$697
AXOGEN $130 AVANCE NERVE GRAFT
$76 		AxoGuard Nerve Connector
$34 		NERVE CUFF
$19
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. $99 XIAFLEX
$99
Other $731 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES
$88 		Sprix
$50 		Physio-Stim
$42 		Senza
$40 		Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System
$38 		Other
$473
Types of Payments
Education $3,041
Travel and Lodging $2,645
Food and Beverage $2,231

Biography

Dr. William Bell's medical specialty is hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: hand problems, wrist problems, and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Bell's hospital/clinic affiliations include EmergeOrtho and UNC Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inMorganton, NC as reported by UNC Health. Dr. Bell attended medical school at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for his residency.

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