Quick answers
- Does Craig J. Russell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig J. 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 Craig J. Russell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 27 services for Craig J. Russell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig J. Russell's NPI number?
- 1649936832. 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 Craig J. 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 27 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
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%
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig J. Russell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 14426 W State Hwy 71Austin, TX 78738 (512) 675‑2384
- 1501 FM, Suite 685Pflugerville, TX 78660 (737) 279‑7984
- 16191 Ranch Rd 620Austin, TX 78717 (512) 593‑7827
- 19055 Ih 35, Unit 4Kyle, TX 78640 (512) 265‑6759
- 23611w Interstate 10San Antonio, TX 78257 (210) 698‑6617
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig J. Russell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- TMC Provider Group PLLC211 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in TMC Provider Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649936832 |
| 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