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Orthopedic Surgery

Russell G. Cohen, MD

Works at hospitals in Phoenix, AZ · Scottsdale, AZ · Tucson, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Russell G. Cohen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 3811 E Bell Rd, Suite 309, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Phone: (480) 420-0749. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Russell G. Cohen had 648 Original Medicare patients and 3,982 services. NPI 1700887460. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Russell G. Cohen, 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 Russell G. Cohen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell G. Cohen 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 G. Cohen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 648 Original Medicare patients and 3,982 services for Russell G. Cohen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Russell G. Cohen's NPI number?
1700887460. 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 G. Cohen, 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 patients648
Services billed to Medicare3,982
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,794 services
  2. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)245 services
  3. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)217 services
  4. Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance (0055T)210 services
  5. X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)179 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure64%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Anxiety17%
  • Osteoporosis15%

Hospitals where Russell G. Cohen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell G. Cohen 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • VHS Outpatient Clinics Inc208 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Phoenix

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenix, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in VHS Outpatient Clinics Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arizona College Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700887460
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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