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Orthopedic Surgery

Reid R. Russell, DO

Works at hospitals in Hickory, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Reid R. Russell, DO is an orthopedic surgeon at 1771 Tate Blvd SE, Suite 201, Hickory, NC 28602. Phone: (828) 324-4804. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Reid R. Russell had 116 Original Medicare patients and 7,045 services. NPI 1770965899. 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: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 1771 Tate Blvd SE, Suite 201, Hickory, NC 28602 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (828) 324‑4804
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Frye Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: DLP Frye Medical Group LLC
  • Medical school: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine · graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Reid R. Russell, 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 Reid R. Russell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Reid R. 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 Reid R. Russell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 116 Original Medicare patients and 7,045 services for Reid R. Russell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Reid R. Russell's NPI number?
1770965899. 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 Reid R. 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 patients116
Services billed to Medicare7,045
Different services or procedures63
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)214 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)93 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)71 services
  4. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)26 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)19 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Anxiety35%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%

Hospitals where Reid R. Russell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Reid R. Russell 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 Reid R. Russell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Reid R. Russell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • DLP Frye Medical Group LLC122 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Hickory

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in DLP Frye Medical Group LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolMichigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770965899
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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