Quick answers
- Does Kristin G. Russo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin G. Russo 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 Kristin G. Russo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 159 Original Medicare patients and 810 services for Kristin G. Russo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristin G. Russo's NPI number?
- 1770683559. 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 Kristin G. Russo, 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 810 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)203 services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)140 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)110 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)106 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)85 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%
- Arthritis35%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristin G. Russo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 408 Main StChester, NJ 07930 (908) 879‑7297
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristin G. Russo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Niki Silverstein Eye MD LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Niki Silverstein Eye MD LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | New England College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770683559 |
| 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