Quick answers
- Does Russell A. Blair accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell A. Blair 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 A. Blair see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 441 Original Medicare patients and 1,237 services for Russell A. Blair. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell A. Blair's NPI number?
- 1134314644. 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 A. Blair, 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 | 441 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,237 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)186 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)183 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)131 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)122 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)116 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%
- Arthritis62%
- COPD62%
- Heart failure55%
- Ischemic heart disease54%
Hospitals where Russell A. Blair works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell A. Blair 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.
- Lake HealthConcord, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360098
- Parma Community General HospitalParma, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360041
- UH Cleveland Medical CenterCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360137
- UH Regional HospitalsChardon, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360075
- UH St John Medical CenterWestlake, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360123
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell A. Blair is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11100 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44106
- 29000 Ctr Ridge RdWestlake, OH 44145 (440) 250‑8660
- 36000 Euclid AveWilloughby, OH 44094 (216) 844‑3800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell A. Blair as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Hospitals Medical Group Inc2,294 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Cleveland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Hospitals Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Toledo College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134314644 |
| 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