Dr. Raye L Bellinger, MD
Internal Medicine
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Office Address
4100 LONG BEACH BLVD STE 201, Long Beach, CA 90807-2696
Phone
Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Stanislaus County, Shasta County, Butte County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Raye L Bellinger
Dr. Raye L. Bellinger, MD, FACC, MBA, QME, is a board-certified cardiologist and internal medicine physician providing Qualified Medical Evaluator services at multiple California locations including Long Beach. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, completed an internal medicine residency at Keesler Medical Center, and a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Duke University Hospital. With over 40 years of experience and specialties in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and nuclear cardiology, Dr. Bellinger brings exceptional depth to workers' compensation evaluations involving cardiac and internal medicine conditions.
Education & Board Certifications
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, MD, 1982
Languages Spoken
About Internal Medicine QME Evaluations
Internal Medicine QME evaluations cover a broad range of systemic conditions caused or aggravated by workplace exposures, including hypertension, diabetes complications, gastrointestinal disorders, and infectious diseases. The evaluating internist provides opinions on how occupational factors contributed to the condition.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Served Counties
Dr. Raye L Bellinger serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Stanislaus County, Shasta County, Butte County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Raye L Bellinger evaluate as a QME?
A Internal Medicine QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Raye L Bellinger's office located?
Dr. Raye L Bellinger's office is located at 4100 LONG BEACH BLVD STE 201, Long Beach, CA 90807-2696. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 10 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Raye L Bellinger's board certifications?
Dr. Raye L Bellinger holds the following board certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC), Nuclear Cardiology, Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME). Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Raye L Bellinger's education and training background?
Dr. Raye L Bellinger's training includes: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, MD, 1982. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in internal medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Raye L Bellinger have?
Dr. Raye L Bellinger has approximately 44 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified internal medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
What languages does Dr. Raye L Bellinger speak?
Dr. Raye L Bellinger speaks English and Spanish. Multilingual capability can facilitate more effective communication during QME evaluations for non-English-speaking injured workers.
Which counties does Dr. Raye L Bellinger serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Raye L Bellinger is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, Sonoma County, Sacramento County, Stanislaus County, Shasta County, Butte County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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