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Dermatology

Russell D. Metz, MD

Works at hospitals in Fernandina Beach, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Russell D. Metz, MD is a dermatologist at 103 Solana Rd, Suite B, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. Phone: (904) 273-2717. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Russell D. Metz had 1,573 Original Medicare patients and 7,297 services. NPI 1174578348. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 103 Solana Rd, Suite B, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 · Directions
  • Phone: (904) 273‑2717
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Baptist Medical Center - Nassau
  • Group practice: Beaches Dermatology, P.A.
  • Medical school: Emory University School Of Medicine · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Russell D. Metz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Russell D. Metz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell D. Metz 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 D. Metz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,573 Original Medicare patients and 7,297 services for Russell D. Metz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Russell D. Metz's NPI number?
1174578348. 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 D. Metz, 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 patients1,573
Services billed to Medicare7,297
Different services or procedures84
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,437 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,502 services
  3. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)923 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)669 services
  5. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)483 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Chronic kidney disease21%
  • Anxiety20%

Hospitals where Russell D. Metz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell D. Metz 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.

  • Baptist Medical Center - NassauFernandina Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100140

Practice locations

Addresses where Russell D. Metz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Russell D. Metz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Beaches Dermatology, P.A.16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Ponte Vedra Beach

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Beaches Dermatology, P.A.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEmory University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174578348
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians