Quick answers
- Does Chelsie M. Russ accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chelsie M. Russ 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 Chelsie M. Russ see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 132 Original Medicare patients and 291 services for Chelsie M. Russ. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chelsie M. Russ's NPI number?
- 1376950212. 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 Chelsie M. Russ, 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 | 132 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 291 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)72 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)68 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)37 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)33 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)24 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 cholesterol61%
- High blood pressure50%
- Arthritis36%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)24%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Osteoporosis17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Chelsie M. Russ is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2201 NW Market StSeattle, WA 98107 (206) 789‑7417
- 4457 Brygger Dr WSeattle, WA 98199
- 9801 204th Ave EBonney Lake, WA 98391 (206) 949‑5961
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chelsie M. Russ as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ballard Eye Clinic PLLC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Seattle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ballard Eye Clinic PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | State University Of New York - State College Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376950212 |
| 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