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Dr. James Bice, DO

Family Medicine* Age 61
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Dr. James Bice, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Ames, IA.
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Dr. James Bice, DO

Family Medicine* Age 61
Ames, IA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. James Bice, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Ames, IA.

About

Dr. Bice graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at Iowa Lutheran Hospital.Dr. James Bice, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Ames, IA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Bice currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Bice has experience treating conditions like Pharyngitis and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bice received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Bice's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bice is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Fever
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Asthma
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Ataxia
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Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enteritis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hyperlipidemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Ingrown Nail
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Otitis Media
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Rash
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Sebaceous Cysts
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Urinary Hesitancy
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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    Blue PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
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    Choice POS
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2647 Union Dr, Ames, IA 50011
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 294-5801
  2. 2 Mercyone Indianola Physical Therapy Clinic
    307 E Scenic Valley Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 961-8448

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bice
4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Feb 04, 2016
Best Doctor I have ever met!!!!!!
Joanie in Prole, IA — Feb 04, 2016
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice and Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Oakland Gen Hospital
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Iowa Lutheran Hospital
    1993
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Bice, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bice's profile.

Dr. Bice frequently treats the following conditions: Pharyngitis and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Bice, DO is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Bice, DO holds board certification in Family Practice and Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA