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Ophthalmology

Russell L. Harral Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Jonesboro, AR · Arkansas

Summary

Dr. Russell L. Harral Iii, MD is an ophthalmologist at 623 E Matthews Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Phone: (870) 932-2211. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Russell L. Harral Iii had 1,528 Original Medicare patients and 4,747 services. NPI 1215968425. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 623 E Matthews Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (870) 932‑2211
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: St Bernards Medical Center
  • Group practice: Vision Care Center of Northeast Arkansas LLC
  • Medical school: University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine · graduated 1992 (34 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Russell L. Harral Iii, 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 L. Harral Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell L. Harral Iii 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. Harral Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,528 Original Medicare patients and 4,747 services for Russell L. Harral Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Russell L. Harral Iii's NPI number?
1215968425. 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. Harral Iii, 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 patients1,528
Services billed to Medicare4,747
Different services or procedures33
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,117 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)670 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)532 services
  4. Photography of the retina (92250)456 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)449 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%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Atrial fibrillation24%

Hospitals where Russell L. Harral Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell L. Harral Iii 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Russell L. Harral Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Vision Care Center of Northeast Arkansas LLC8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Jonesboro

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jonesboro, AR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Vision Care Center of Northeast Arkansas LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215968425
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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