Quick answers
- Does Russell A. Betcher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell A. Betcher 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 A. Betcher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 196 Original Medicare patients and 1,218 services for Russell A. Betcher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell A. Betcher's NPI number?
- 1659349058. 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 A. Betcher, 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 | 196 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,218 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)452 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)171 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)121 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)116 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)60 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis74%
- High blood pressure68%
- Anxiety24%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Depression22%
Hospitals where Russell A. Betcher works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell A. Betcher 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.
- Physicians Regional Medical CenterPowell, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440120
- Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial HospitalJefferson City, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440056
- University Health System, IncKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440015
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell A. Betcher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Cherokee Pl, Suite 107Loudon, TN 37774 (865) 408‑9344
- 1422 Old Weisgarber RdKnoxville, TN 37909 (865) 558‑4480
- 260 Fort Sanders W BlvdKnoxville, TN 37922 (865) 558‑4400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell A. Betcher as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physiotherapy Associates Inc1,460 clinicians in the group
- Orthotennessee PC153 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other sports medicine doctors in Loudon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Loudon, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physiotherapy Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659349058 |
| 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