Quick answers
- Does Russell B. Branum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell B. Branum 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 B. Branum see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 919 Original Medicare patients and 282,608 services for Russell B. Branum. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell B. Branum's NPI number?
- 1629065685. 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 B. Branum, 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 | 919 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 282,608 |
| Different services or procedures | 82 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)78,800 services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)69,400 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)32,750 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)19,401 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)15,960 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Osteoporosis51%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Depression31%
Hospitals where Russell B. Branum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell B. Branum 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.
- Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040055
- Eastern Oklahoma Medical CenterPoteau, OK · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 371337
- Mena Regional Health SystemMena, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041334
- Mercy Hospital BoonevilleBooneville, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041318
- Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort Smith, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040062
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell B. Branum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1414 Hwy 71 NAlma, AR 72921 (479) 632‑0321
- 1501 S Waldron Rd, Suite 202Fort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 755‑6900
- 1501 S Waldron Rd, Suite 204Fort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 755‑6900
- 178 Hwy 167 NBald Knob, AR 72010 (501) 724‑6207
- 2173 S Lamar BlvdOxford, MS 38655 (870) 347‑3314
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell B. Branum as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arcare253 clinicians in the group
- Fands Physical Therapy, Inc221 clinicians in the group
- Trublu, LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arcare
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629065685 |
| 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