Quick answers
- Does Robert I. Russell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert I. 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 Robert I. Russell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 408 Original Medicare patients and 1,093 services for Robert I. Russell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert I. Russell's NPI number?
- 1265420673. 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 Robert I. 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 | 408 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,093 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)220 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)202 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)185 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)65 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)51 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%
- Arthritis61%
- Diabetes47%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert I. Russell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1009 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 100Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 (205) 822‑2116
- 1101 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35205 (205) 933‑9595
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert I. Russell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Podiatry Associates PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Podiatry Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Temple University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265420673 |
| 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
- 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