Quick answers
- Does Russell L. Ellis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell L. Ellis 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 Russell L. Ellis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 600 Original Medicare patients and 15,064 services for Russell L. Ellis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell L. Ellis's NPI number?
- 1134292766. 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 Russell L. Ellis, 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 | 600 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,064 |
| Different services or procedures | 75 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)11,922 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)672 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)243 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)218 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)186 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%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes37%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Russell L. Ellis works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell L. Ellis 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.
- Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010079
- Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010085
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell L. Ellis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1107 14th Ave SE, Suite 300Decatur, AL 35601 (256) 350‑0362
- 615 Mynatt St SW, Suite BHartselle, AL 35640 (256) 286‑0640
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell L. Ellis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- HH Health System - The Orthopaedic Center LLC173 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134292766 |
| 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