Quick answers
- Does Josephine M. Russo accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Josephine M. Russo may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Josephine M. Russo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 317 Original Medicare patients and 1,187 services for Josephine M. Russo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Josephine M. Russo's NPI number?
- 1518616341. 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 Josephine M. Russo, 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 | 317 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,187 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)735 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)353 services
- Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (80305)62 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Josephine M. Russo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 947 S Mannheim RdWestchester, IL 60154 (708) 550‑7005
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Josephine M. Russo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ascend Medical Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Westchester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Westchester, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518616341 |
| 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