Quick answers
- Does Heather R. Russ accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Heather R. Russ may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Heather R. Russ see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 171 Original Medicare patients and 282 services for Heather R. Russ. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather R. Russ's NPI number?
- 1770894222. 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 Heather R. Russ, 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 | 171 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 282 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)113 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)46 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)41 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)21 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)17 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis41%
- Anxiety25%
- Diabetes20%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather R. Russ is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 110 N Main StOakland City, IN 47660 (812) 749‑3700
- 634 Cross Valley CirEvansville, IN 47710 (812) 401‑7777
- 831 S 9th AveHaubstadt, IN 47639 (812) 615‑0277
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather R. Russ as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northside Eyecare Associates, LLC5 clinicians in the group
- Oakland City Eyecare, LLC5 clinicians in the group
- South Gibson Eyecare Associates, LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Oakland City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oakland City, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northside Eyecare Associates, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770894222 |
| 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