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James Richard Phelps, MD

  • Orthopaedics Hand, Shoulder and Elbow
James Richard Phelps, MD

James Richard Phelps, MD

  • Orthopaedics Hand, Shoulder and Elbow

Conditions and Treatments

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Elbow Arthritis
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4.7 (107 Ratings)


Adult Provider



Accepting New Patients

Appointments

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    Conditions and Treatments

    • Carpal Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Arthroscopy
    • Fracture Management
    • Corticosteroid Injection
    • Elbow Contracture Release
    • Ganglion Cyst Excision
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Epicondyle Release
    • Hand Arthroplasty
    • Hand Tenolysis
    • Ulnar Nerve Revision
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Elbow Ligament Injury
    • Fifth Metatarsal Injuries
    • Hand Injuries
    • Wrist Arthritis
    • Synvisc injections
    • Wrist Arthroscopy
    • Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Elbow Loose Bodies
    • Finger Pain and Problems
    • Tendinitis
    • Trigger Finger Release
    • Xiaflex Injections
    • Elbow Arthritis
    • Elbow Pain and Problems
    • Fracture
    • Trigger Fingers

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    Ratings and Reviews

    4.7

    107 Ratings 26 Comments

    CP concern for questions/worries 4.7
    CP efforts to include in decisions 4.8
    CP explanations of prob/condition 4.7
    CP spoke using clear language 4.8
    Friendliness/courtesy of CP 4.8
    Likelihood of recommending CP 4.7
    Patients' confidence in CP 4.8
    Time CP spent with patient 4.7
    Wait time at clinic 4.4

    The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.

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    Patient Comments

    • December 28, 2020Dr. Phelps is an excellent physician! I would highly recommend!
    • December 8, 2020Knowledge provider who also listens to his patients. CMA also knowledge and caring.
    • December 3, 2020Dr. Phelps is an excellent surgeon with a very good & compassionate bedside manner. I feel fortunate to have him providing my care & rehab & recovery plan. WFBH is fortunate to have him & his expertise on its care team.
    • October 23, 2020provider seemed rushed. I could have asked more in-depth questions but he seems rushed
    • October 20, 2020*Dr. Phelps is a great wonderful doctor. He is so nice very concerned about patients.
    • October 16, 2020travelled 2.5 hours to office because I only wanted Dr Phelps to do this surgery
    • October 14, 2020Dr. Phelps has been my ortho for almost a year now and he is awesome!! I can't say enough good things about him and the staff at Premier.
    • October 13, 2020First time seeing Dr Phelps. Immediately liked his manner and professional expertise as he explained what he thought was wrong and explained the X-ray process as well as results
    • October 6, 2020no complaints
    • September 25, 2020Very good experience with my doctor.
    • September 2, 2020*Dr. Phelps is a very compassionate dr. He established great rapport with my daughter, who was scared about her broken arm. He made her feel at ease/comfortable. He explained the injury thoroughly and gave us options for treatment.
    • August 24, 2020He help me a lot I felt so much better
    • August 14, 2020very satisfied with his help and helping me to understand why we were going with the treatment we were doing.
    • August 5, 2020I had a serious accident in which I broke both wrists. I feel very fortunate that Dr. Phelps performed surgery to repair my left wrist. He is an excellent surgeon with a great "bedside" manner. I am a nurse. From personal and professional standpoints, I would highly recommend him to others.
    • August 5, 2020He is a very caring doctor.
    • July 23, 2020Dr Phillips is very nice. I have confidence that he will help solve my issues.
    • June 30, 2020Dr Phelps is kind and welcoming and speaks to me in a way that makes me feel valued and understood. He is knowledgeable in his field and honest about what is going on medically.
    • June 26, 2020*Dr. James Phelps is the most professional and caring surgeon. He truly helped me to help him with my care of a broken elbow. He respected my input and now I am doing great, thanks to his expertise.
    • June 26, 2020Has been able to quickly answer questions and follow up with me on MyChart while I wait for my ordered tests.
    • June 18, 2020*Dr. Phelps is an asset to High Point Orthopedics. I'd certainly recommend him.
    • June 5, 2020Dr Phelps is a very caring and compassionate doctor. He cares for his patients and listens to what you have to say.
    • June 2, 2020All reasons above. The best.
    • May 25, 2020I have ultimate confidence in Dr. Phelps and if I have additional surgery that he can help me with I feel confident he will do a great job.
    • May 18, 2020*Dr. Phelps is a talented doctor, determined to find the root of the problem and one of the kindness doctors I've seen.
    • May 18, 2020*Dr. Phelps examined me in hosp. He explained what & why he did what he did. His attitude & methods reminded me of health care before complex big business, and hospitalists. He was like a "family M.D."
    • March 23, 2020*Dr. Phelps gave me the immediate treatment I should have received from my primary dr. and fixed my arm in 1 visit.

    Locations

    Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine - High Point

    Address

    611 Lindsay Street

    Suite 100, 102 and 200

    High Point, NC 27262

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    Hours of Operation

    Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm

    Contact Us

    336-905-6100
    336-905-6101 (FAX)
    336-878-6525 | Physical Therapy

    Orthopaedics - Premier

    Address

    4515 Premier Drive

    High Point, NC 27265

    Get Directions

    Hours of Operation

    Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm

    Appointments

    336-802-2250

    Surgical Services - Lexington

    Address

    250 Hospital Drive

    Lexington, NC 27292

    Get Directions

    Contact Us

    336-716-2011

    Credentials

    Education

    • MD, Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, 2006

    Residency

    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, 2011

    Fellowship

    • CV Starr Hand Surgery Center, 2013

    Board Certifications

    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand
    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

    Positions

    • Physician
    • Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

    Insurance

    Wake Forest Baptist accepts most major health insurance plans for hospital, physician and clinic services and participates in Medicare and Medicaid government programs. For more information, visit Billing and Insurance.

    Insurance Accepted

    This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.

    Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.

    If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.


    Key

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH
    - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC
    - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC
    - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes
    - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR
    - High Point Regional
    N/A
    - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC
    - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC


    Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January 2019

    AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations

    BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations

    BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations

    CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    CIGNA: Accepted at all locations

    CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)

    CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)

    CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations

    CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations

    FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations

    HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations

    HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations

    LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations

    MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)

    OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)

    TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)

    UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)

    UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations

    UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations

    WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations


    LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume

    BEECHSTREET PPO
    NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
    PHCS/MULTIPLAN


    CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC

    AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
    CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
    THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
    TRICARE


    Key 

    WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
    NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
    LMC - Lexington Medical Center
    CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
    Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
    HPR- High Point Regional
    N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
    NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC


    Research

    • Publications
    • Psychiatric consultation in the collaborative care model: The "bipolar sieve" effect. Phelps JR, James J. Med. Hypotheses. 2017 Aug; 105:10-16.
    • Amber lenses for virtual darkness: Confirmed as a mood stabilizer. Phelps J. Med. Hypotheses. 2017 Jan; 98:1.
    • A powerful non-pharmacologic treatment for mania - virtually. Phelps J. Bipolar Disord. 2016 06; 18(4):379-82.
    • Delayed union in internal fixation of pediatric both-bone forearm fractures. Ho CA, Jarvis DL, Phelps JR, Wilson PL. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2013 Jul; 22(4):383-7.
    • The ketogenic diet for type II bipolar disorder. Phelps JR, Siemers SV, El-Mallakh RS. Neurocase. 2013; 19(5):423-6.
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