Quick answers
- Does Russell S. Carlston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell S. Carlston 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 S. Carlston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 27 services for Russell S. Carlston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell S. Carlston's NPI number?
- 1710369095. 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 S. Carlston, 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 27 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
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%
- Arthritis75%
- Heart failure75%
- High cholesterol69%
Hospitals where Russell S. Carlston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell S. Carlston 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.
- Harlan County Health SystemAlma, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281300
- Phelps Memorial Health CenterHoldrege, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281362
- Phillips County HospitalPhillipsburg, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171353
- Tri Valley Health SystemCambridge, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281348
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell S. Carlston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1215 Tibbals StHoldrege, NE 68949 (308) 995‑2211
- 1305 Hwy 6 34Cambridge, NE 69022 (308) 697‑3317
- 717 Brown StAlma, NE 68920 (308) 928‑2151
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell S. Carlston as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phelps Memorial Health Center39 clinicians in the group
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital Inc27 clinicians in the group
- Harlan County Health System18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Nebraska
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nebraska — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phelps Memorial Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710369095 |
| 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