Quick answers
- Does Thomas J. Russell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas 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 Thomas J. Russell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,058 Original Medicare patients and 2,908 services for Thomas J. Russell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas J. Russell's NPI number?
- 1770539967. 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 Thomas 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 patients | 1,058 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,908 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)615 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)611 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)362 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)315 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)291 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%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Osteoporosis20%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas J. Russell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3535 Travis St, Suite 170Dallas, TX 75204
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas J. Russell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- T. Jeff Russell, M.D., P.A4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in T. Jeff Russell, M.D., P.A
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770539967 |
| 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
- 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