Summary

Dr. James Rickert specializes in orthopedic surgery with nearly four decades of experience serving patients throughout southern Indiana. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital. With 38 years in practice, Dr. Rickert brings extensive expertise to treating musculoskeletal conditions. He speaks both English and Spanish to better serve his diverse patient community.

Dr. Rickert practices at multiple IU Health locations throughout Bedford, Bloomington, and Paoli, with his primary affiliation at IU Health Bedford Hospital. He focuses on treating arthritis conditions, including osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis, as well as joint pain. His procedural expertise includes bursa injections, joint fluid removal, and therapeutic joint injections to help patients find relief from pain and improve mobility. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rickert highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 38 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James B Rickert has 2 locations

IU Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Bedford - IU Health Bedford Hospital

2900 16th StBedford, IN 47421
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

IU Health Multi-Specialty Office - Paoli - IU Health Paoli Hospital

642 W Hospital RdPaoli, IN 47454
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.9 
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38 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Bedford , INBloomington , INBloomington , INBloomington , IN
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James B Rickert

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • American Health Plan of Indiana/Majestic Care Management I-SNP
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Healthy Indiana Plan
  • Anthem Hoosier Care Connect
  • Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
  • Anthem Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Anthem Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Anthem Pathway Essentials Network
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Healthy Indiana Plan
  • CareSource Hoosier Healthwise
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Marketplace
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Community Health Network Employee Plan
  • Coventry/First Health
  • Deaconess OneCare
  • Encore
  • Encore Combined
  • Encore Elite
  • Encore Workers Compensation
  • Humana
  • Humana Healthy Horizons Indiana PathWays for Aging
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. James B Rickert has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James B Rickert has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Is Dr. James Rickert accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. James Rickert affiliated with?
Dr. James Rickert is affiliated with Iu Health Bedford Hospital.
Where is Dr. James Rickert's office located?
Dr. James Rickert's office is located at 2900 16th St, Bedford, IN, 47421.
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