Quick answers
- Does Richard S. Russell accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Richard S. Russell may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard S. Russell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 117 Original Medicare patients and 470 services for Richard S. Russell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard S. Russell's NPI number?
- 1598772923. 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 Richard S. 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 | 117 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 470 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)68 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)67 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)50 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)43 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)40 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%
- Diabetes51%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard S. Russell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 90 S Bedford RdMount Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 241‑1050
- 9728 63rd RdRego Park, NY 11374 (718) 539‑3646
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard S. Russell as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optum Medical Care PC1,010 clinicians in the group
- R S Family Eye Medical Care PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Mount Kisco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Kisco, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optum Medical Care PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598772923 |
| 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