Quick answers
- Does Julie M. Russcher accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julie M. Russcher 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 Julie M. Russcher see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 741 Original Medicare patients and 5,992 services for Julie M. Russcher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Julie M. Russcher's NPI number?
- 1952472227. 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 Julie M. Russcher, 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 | 741 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,992 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 85 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)1,696 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)1,262 services
- Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail (11730)1,034 services
- Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation (10140)723 services
- Simple or single drainage of skin abscess (10060)644 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis51%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia50%
- Depression40%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Julie M. Russcher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 509 E Ocean AveLompoc, CA 93436 (805) 736‑8818
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Julie M. Russcher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Faridi G Sherieff DPM Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Faridi G Sherieff DPM Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952472227 |
| 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