Quick answers
- Does Christen Russell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christen 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 Christen Russell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 281 services for Christen Russell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christen Russell's NPI number?
- 1538391032. 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 Christen 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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 281 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)45 services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)40 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)38 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)36 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)29 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%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christen Russell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 105 Nature Walk Pkwy, Unit 105St Augustine, FL 32092 (904) 241‑7865
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christen Russell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Atlantic Eye Institute, P.A.10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
- Ophthalmologyalso
Other optometrists in St Augustine
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in St Augustine, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Atlantic Eye Institute, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538391032 |
| 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