Quick answers
- Does Russell S. Hirata accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell S. Hirata 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. Hirata see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 76 Original Medicare patients and 96 services for Russell S. Hirata. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell S. Hirata's NPI number?
- 1891718748. 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. Hirata, 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 | 76 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 96 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)16 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)13 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes46%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell S. Hirata is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2880 Atlantic Ave, Suite 160Long Beach, CA 90806 (562) 453‑3814
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell S. Hirata as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- California Anesthesia Associates Medical Group Inc49 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Long Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Long Beach, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in California Anesthesia Associates Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891718748 |
| 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