Quick answers
- Does James D. Russell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James D. 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 James D. Russell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 453 Original Medicare patients and 1,779 services for James D. Russell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James D. Russell's NPI number?
- 1891084968. 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 James D. 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 | 453 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,779 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)390 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)282 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)179 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)134 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)120 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Diabetes28%
Practice locations
Addresses where James D. Russell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3585 National Dr, Suite 150Plano, TX 75025 (469) 467‑6647
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James D. Russell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Skin Surgery Center, P.A.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in Texas →
Other dermatologic surgeons in Plano
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Plano, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Skin Surgery Center, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891084968 |
| 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