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Anesthesiology

Russel H. Alexander, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Russel H. Alexander, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1441 Eastlake Ave, Suite 2424, Los Angeles, CA 90089. Phone: (323) 442-2582. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Russel H. Alexander had 553 Original Medicare patients and 623 services. NPI 1740224856. 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: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1441 Eastlake Ave, Suite 2424, Los Angeles, CA 90089 · Directions (6 more locations)
  • Phone: (323) 442‑2582
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Keck Hospital of USC
  • Group practice: USC Care Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 1977 (49 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Russel H. Alexander, 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 Russel H. Alexander accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russel H. Alexander 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 Russel H. Alexander see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 553 Original Medicare patients and 623 services for Russel H. Alexander. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Russel H. Alexander's NPI number?
1740224856. 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 Russel H. Alexander, 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 patients553
Services billed to Medicare623
Different services or procedures67
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)99 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)75 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)53 services
  4. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)43 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) (00320)29 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis60%
  • Diabetes44%
  • Ischemic heart disease39%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%

Hospitals where Russel H. Alexander works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russel H. Alexander 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 Russel H. Alexander is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Russel H. Alexander as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • USC Care Medical Group Inc1,380 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Los Angeles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in USC Care Medical Group Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1977 (49 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740224856
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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