Quick answers
- Does Russell S. Grimes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell S. Grimes 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 Russell S. Grimes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 480 Original Medicare patients and 3,195 services for Russell S. Grimes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell S. Grimes's NPI number?
- 1588635361. 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 Russell S. Grimes, 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 | 480 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,195 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)755 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)370 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)355 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)204 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)195 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Atrial fibrillation28%
Hospitals where Russell S. Grimes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell S. Grimes at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Amberwell Atchison AssociationAtchison, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171382
- Saint Lukes North HospitalKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260062
- Truman Medical Center Hospital HillKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260048
- University Health Lakewood Medical CenterKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260102
- University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170040
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell S. Grimes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2301 Holmes StKansas City, MO 64108 (816) 404‑1000
- 800 Ravenhill DrAtchison, KS 66002 (913) 367‑2131
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell S. Grimes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Health Physicians350 clinicians in the group
- Amberwell Atchison Association55 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Health Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588635361 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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