Quick answers
- Does Russell S. Sticha accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell S. Sticha 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 Russell S. Sticha see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 316 Original Medicare patients and 1,472 services for Russell S. Sticha. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell S. Sticha's NPI number?
- 1871527739. 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 Russell S. Sticha, 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 | 316 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,472 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)272 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint (20605)192 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)192 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)182 services
- X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)112 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis71%
- High cholesterol70%
- Depression28%
- Anxiety27%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Russell S. Sticha works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell S. Sticha 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.
- Alomere HealthAlexandria, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240030
- CentraCare Health System - Sauk CentreSauk Centre, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241368
- Centracare- Rice Memorial HospitalWillmar, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240088
- Glacial Ridge HospitalGlenwood, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241376
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell S. Sticha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 111 17th Ave E, Suite 101Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 762‑1511
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell S. Sticha as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Alomere Health128 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Alomere Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871527739 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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