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Optometry

Clarence H. Russell Iii, OD

Sees patients in Tampa, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Clarence H. Russell Iii, OD is an optometrist at 3000 W Ml King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607. Phone: (813) 877-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Clarence H. Russell Iii had 186 Original Medicare patients and 241 services. NPI 1487643441. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 3000 W Ml King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (813) 877‑2020
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Tampa Eye Clinic and Associates PA
  • Optometry school: graduated 1994 (32 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Clarence H. Russell 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 Clarence H. Russell Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clarence H. Russell 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 Clarence H. Russell Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 186 Original Medicare patients and 241 services for Clarence H. Russell Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Clarence H. Russell Iii's NPI number?
1487643441. 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 Clarence H. Russell 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 patients186
Services billed to Medicare241
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)118 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)62 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)30 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 pressure63%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Diabetes25%
  • Anxiety23%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Tampa Eye Clinic and Associates PA19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Tampa

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tampa, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Tampa Eye Clinic and Associates PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Graduation year1994 (32 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487643441
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Sources

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