Quick answers
- Does Russell S. Lents accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell S. Lents 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. Lents see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,160 Original Medicare patients and 3,017 services for Russell S. Lents. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell S. Lents's NPI number?
- 1649248477. 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. Lents, 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 | 1,160 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,017 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,577 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)378 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)173 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)172 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)136 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
Hospitals where Russell S. Lents works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell S. Lents 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 Memorial Hospital - Carroll CountyHuntingdon, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440016
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell S. Lents is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 145 Innovation DrJackson, TN 38305 (731) 422‑0213
- 2859 Hwy 45 BypJackson, TN 38305 (731) 664‑1375
- 2863 Hwy 45 BypJackson, TN 38305 (731) 664‑1375
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell S. Lents as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Jackson Clinic PA165 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Jackson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jackson, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Jackson Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649248477 |
| 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