Quick answers
- Does Chris Russell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chris Russell accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Chris Russell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 99 Original Medicare patients and 769 services for Chris Russell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chris Russell's NPI number?
- 1033259742. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Chris Russell, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 99 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 769 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 83 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)260 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)142 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)117 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)77 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)73 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- Arthritis60%
- High cholesterol58%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Atrial fibrillation26%
Hospitals where Chris Russell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chris Russell at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039
Practice locations
Addresses where Chris Russell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 204 Lowe Ave SE, Suite 6Huntsville, AL 35801
- 204 Lowe Seave, Suite 6Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 533‑0856
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Huntsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033259742 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians