HEATHER LYNN RUSSELL PA-C
NPI 1598219537
Physician Assistant in Athens, GA

Q: What is Heather Russell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Russell is 1598219537. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2016. The provider is also known as Heather Lynn Osburn.

Q: What is Heather Russell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Russell was last updated on June 11, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since August 08, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

89.89/100

CMS Quality Rating

120 HAWTHORNE PARK, ATHENS, GA 30606(776) 353-8700(706) 353-6629 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 11, 2018, Aug 8, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Heather Lynn Russell Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

HEATHER LYNN RUSSELL PA-C (NPI 1598219537) is an individual physician assistant in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (008051) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598219537

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameHEATHER LYNN RUSSELLCredential: PA-C

Location Address120 HAWTHORNE PARKAthens, GA 30606

Mailing AddressPo Box 161463Atlanta, GA 30321-1463 · (776) 369-5440 · Fax (706) 369-5490

Phone(776) 353-8700

Fax(706) 353-6629

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1598219537 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 008051

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

120 HAWTHORNE PARK, Athens, GA 30606

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Heather Lynn Osburn

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Heather Lynn Russell Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5799072575

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160921002637

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

407 services201 patients

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.

120 services12 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

64 services56 patients

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

42 services28 patients

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

40 services20 patients

Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804

This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.

28 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110074

Location1199 Prince AvenueAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County

Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30606 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.89 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.89/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

79.78

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

3%74 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

6%47 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

30%74 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

32%81 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age

Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis

3%29 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

14 suppliers66 claims152 services$6.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

12 suppliers25 claims31 services$1.13 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

4 suppliers16 claims16 services$183.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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