Summary

Dr. Russell James treats abdominal pain, abdominal pain in pregnancy, and emesis, and performs emergency care, therapeutic hypothermia, and intravenous therapy. He practices family medicine and emergency medicine and has 41 years of experience. Dr. James earned his medical degree from Universidad Del Noreste Escuela De Medicina Dr Jose Sierra Flores and sees patients in Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 41 years of experience
  • 68 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Universidad Del Noreste T
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Russell Elmer James has 3 locations

Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton

700 E Broad StHazleton, PA 18201

Wilkes Barre General Hospital

575 N River StWilkes Barre, PA 18764
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital Of Wilkes Barre

575 N River St Fl 7Wilkes Barre, PA 18764

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, French, Portuguese Speaks English Speaks English
Hazleton , PACoral Gables , FLAnnapolis , MDQuakertown , PA
Med School: Universidad Del Noreste T Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Russell Elmer James

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cenpatico
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Companion Life
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Golden Rule
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nationwide
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Priority Health
  • Progressive
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • VillageCareMax
  • Well Sense Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Russell Elmer James has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Russell Elmer James has the following area of expertise

  • Emergency Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Dr. Russell Elmer James holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Del Noreste T and Universidad Del Noreste Escuela De Medicina Dr Jose Sierra Flores in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. James' NPI number is 1780659144.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Russell James's office located?
Dr. Russell James's office is located at 700 E Broad St, Hazleton, PA, 18201.
Does Dr. Russell James accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Russell James accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Russell James speak?
Dr. Russell James speaks English.
Does Dr. Russell James accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Russell James has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. Russell James accepting new patients?
Dr. Russell James has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

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  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards

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