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Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD

(Maria Bell, MD)

(266 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Oncology, Gynecology, General Surgery and General Practice

University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cancer, gynecologic surgery, robotic surgery

801 Broadway N.
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 234-2000

Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD is a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD specializing in gynecologic oncology, medical oncology, gynecology, general surgery and general practice. She graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine. Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD is affiliated with Sanford Bismarck, Sanford Health, Sanford Medical Center Fargo, SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER and Sanford Gynecologic Oncology Clinic.

Office Locations

1309 W. 17th Street Suite 102
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Sanford Health

414 N. 7th Street
Bismarck, ND 58501

(701) 323-5870

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Sanford Health

801 Broadway N.
Fargo, ND 58102

(701) 234-2000

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Some issues Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD can help you with:

Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:

Hysterectomy
Fibroid removal
Treatment of endometriosis or other heavy bleeding
Cancer treatment, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers
Removal of ovarian cysts
Infertility treatment
Treatment for incontinence
Sterilization or 'tube-tying'
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Repair of vaginal tears

More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.

Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

gynecologic surgery

laparoscopic lymph node biopsy

laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy

lymph node procedures

minimally invasive surgery

total laparoscopic hysterectomy

In 2023, Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD performed more biopsy, gynecologic surgery, laparoscopic lymph node biopsy, laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy, lymph node procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within South Dakota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gynecologic procedures, dissection and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
dissection	12
doctor visit	223
excision	12
gynecologic procedures	41
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	53
pelvic surgery	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gynecologic procedures, dissection and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	13
diagnostic procedures	24
dissection	24
doctor visit	239
excision	24
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	61
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	85
pelvic surgery	24
preventive care	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	167

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	24
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gynecologic procedures, dissection and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	21
dissection	21
doctor visit	222
excision	21
gynecologic procedures	60
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	81
pelvic surgery	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gynecologic procedures, dissection and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	18
dissection	18
doctor visit	281
excision	18
gynecologic procedures	37
lymph node procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	55
pelvic surgery	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	384

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	38
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gynecologic procedures, dissection and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
dissection	28
doctor visit	319
excision	28
gynecologic procedures	44
lymph node procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	72
pelvic surgery	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	21
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gynecologic procedures, dissection and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
dissection	40
doctor visit	380
excision	40
gynecologic procedures	60
lymph node procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	100
pelvic surgery	40

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	24
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gynecologic procedures, dissection and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	23
doctor visit	358
excision	23
gynecologic procedures	43
lymph node procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	66
pelvic surgery	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	219

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	19
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, lymph node procedures, gynecologic procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	51
dissection	11
doctor visit	341
excision	11
gynecologic procedures	64
lymph node procedures	105
minimally invasive procedures	126
pelvic surgery	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	22
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, lymph node procedures, gynecologic procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	36
dissection	19
doctor visit	269
excision	19
gynecologic procedures	53
lymph node procedures	104
minimally invasive procedures	108
pelvic surgery	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	15
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, lymph node procedures, gynecologic procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
dissection	15
doctor visit	325
excision	15
gynecologic procedures	55
lymph node procedures	81
minimally invasive procedures	96
pelvic surgery	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	18
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, lymph node procedures, gynecologic procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	365
gynecologic procedures	51
lymph node procedures	95
minimally invasive procedures	97

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	20
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Sioux Falls, SD were minimally invasive procedures, gynecologic procedures, lymph node procedures and diagnostic procedures.

cytology	13
diagnostic procedures	26
dissection	21
doctor visit	302
excision	21
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	51
lymph node procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	85
pelvic surgery	21
preventive care	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	107
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	60
85 and over	19
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Chicago Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Internal Medicine: Hospice & Palliative Care and has a state license in South Dakota.

Medical School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine

Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Internal Medicine: Hospice & Palliative Care

Licensed In: South Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sanford Bismarck

Sanford Health

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER

Sanford Gynecologic Oncology Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 266 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sioux Falls, SD.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
TESARO, Inc.	$22,869 ZEJULA $22,827	VARUBI $42
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$13,487 LYNPARZA $11,851	FASLODEX $25	$1,611
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$8,309 $8,309
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$4,600 ZEJULA $2,800	JEMPERLI $1,800
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$3,904 KEYTRUDA $3,831	LYNPARZA $46	EMEND $16	$11
Other	$5,128 Infravision imaging system $1,145	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,013	OFIRMEV $222	Orthobiologics $122	Rubraca $116	Other $2,511

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$27,058
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$22,250
Travel and Lodging	$5,939
Food and Beverage	$2,845
Education	$206

Research Payments

Dr. Maria Caroline Bell, MD has received 415 research payments totaling $4,161,447.

Biography

Dr. Maria Bell works as a general practice, gynecologic oncology, and general surgery. Patients rated Dr. Bell highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Bell include cancer, robotic surgery, and gynecologic surgery. She is professionally affiliated with Sanford Bismarck and Sanford Medical Center Fargo. Dr. Bell is not accepting new patients at this time according to Yext. Before performing her residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center, Dr. Bell attended the University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine.