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Pathology

Michael J. Russell, MD

Works at hospitals in Chico, CA · Oroville, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Michael J. Russell, MD is a pathologist at 2767 Olice Hwy, Oroville, CA 95966. Phone: (530) 532-8544. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michael J. Russell had 806 Original Medicare patients and 2,318 services. NPI 1699965095. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 2767 Olice Hwy, Oroville, CA 95966 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (530) 532‑8544
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Enloe Health, Oroville Hospital
  • Group practice: Orohealth Corporation a Non Profit Healthcare System
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael J. Russell, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Michael J. Russell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael 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 Michael J. Russell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 806 Original Medicare patients and 2,318 services for Michael J. Russell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michael J. Russell's NPI number?
1699965095. 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 Michael 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 patients806
Services billed to Medicare2,318
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,272 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)235 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)231 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)165 services
  5. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)107 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 cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Diabetes31%
  • COPD26%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Hospitals where Michael J. Russell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael J. 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.

  • Enloe HealthChico, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050039
  • Oroville HospitalOroville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050030

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael J. Russell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael J. Russell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Orohealth Corporation a Non Profit Healthcare System120 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Orohealth Corporation a Non Profit Healthcare System

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1699965095
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians