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 patients | 648 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,982 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,794 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)245 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)217 services
- Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance (0055T)210 services
- 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.
- Abrazo Scottsdale CampusPhoenix, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030083
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030087
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030123
- Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030006
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell G. Cohen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3811 E Bell Rd, Suite 309Phoenix, AZ 85032 (480) 420‑0749
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
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Phoenix
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenix, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in VHS Outpatient Clinics Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arizona College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700887460 |
| 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