Quick answers
- Does Andrew B. Russell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew B. 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 Andrew B. Russell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 14 services for Andrew B. Russell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Andrew B. Russell's NPI number?
- 1669869558. 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 Andrew B. 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 | 14 |
| Different services or procedures | 1 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)14 services
Hospitals where Andrew B. Russell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Andrew B. Russell 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.
- Rio Grande HospitalDel Norte, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061301
- San Luis Valley Regional Medical CenterAlamosa, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060008
Practice locations
Addresses where Andrew B. Russell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1012 Belmont AveLa Junta, CO 81050 (719) 383‑5900
- 1710 1st StAlamosa, CO 81101 (719) 589‑3658
- 925 2nd AveMonte Vista, CO 81144
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Andrew B. Russell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.42 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in La Junta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Junta, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669869558 |
| 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