Summary

Dr. Russell James specializes in family medicine and emergency medicine, bringing four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He completed his medical education at Universidad Del Noreste Escuela De Medicina Dr Jose Sierra Flores and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. James practices at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton in Hazleton, PA, as well as Wilkes Barre General Hospital and Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Wilkes Barre in Wilkes Barre, PA. His emergency medicine background enables him to handle urgent conditions like abdominal pain and chest wall pain. He performs emergency care procedures and diagnostic imaging including CT scans and chest X-rays to help diagnose and treat patients effectively.

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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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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Dr. Russell Elmer James's office is located at 700 E Broad St, Hazleton, PA, 18201.
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