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Family Practice

Larry J. Russell, MD

Works at hospitals in Hendersonville, NC · Asheville, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Larry J. Russell, MD is a family doctor in Asheville, NC, listed at AdventHealth Hendersonville and Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Larry J. Russell had 602 Original Medicare patients and 1,331 services. NPI 1891772513. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Larry J. 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 Larry J. Russell accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Larry J. Russell may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Larry J. Russell see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 602 Original Medicare patients and 1,331 services for Larry J. Russell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Larry J. Russell's NPI number?
1891772513. 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 Larry J. 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 patients602
Services billed to Medicare1,331
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients80

Most frequent services

  1. Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)329 services
  2. Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)227 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)175 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)153 services
  5. Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)82 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%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Anxiety53%
  • Depression49%
  • Chronic kidney disease40%

Hospitals where Larry J. Russell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Larry J. 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.

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Kentucky College Of Medicine
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891772513
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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