Quick answers
- Does Paul T. Russell Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul T. Russell Iii 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 Paul T. Russell Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 158 Original Medicare patients and 717 services for Paul T. Russell Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul T. Russell Iii's NPI number?
- 1699862714. 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 Paul T. Russell Iii, 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 | 158 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 717 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)290 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)276 services
- Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope (31237)32 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)18 services
- Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue (30140)16 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%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety28%
- Asthma28%
Hospitals where Paul T. Russell Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul T. Russell Iii 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.
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440039
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul T. Russell Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1301 Medical Ctr DrNashville, TN 37232 (615) 322‑5000
- 3841 Green Hills Dr, Suite 200Nashville, TN 37215
- 3841 Green Hills Village DrNashville, TN 37215 (615) 322‑8701
- 719 Thompson LnNashville, TN 37204 (615) 322‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul T. Russell Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center3,567 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699862714 |
| 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