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RUSSELL H VANNORMAN III M.D.
NPI 1679576961
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Shreveport, LA

Active since May 31, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1801 FAIRFIELD AVE STE 207, SHREVEPORT, LA 71101(318) 703-5655(318) 606-5470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Sep 12, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Russell H Vannorman Iii M.d. NPPES

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

RUSSELL H VANNORMAN III M.D. (NPI 1679576961) is an individual cornea and external diseases specialist in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (204870) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679576961
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0120X
Provider Legal NameRUSSELL H VANNORMAN IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address1801 FAIRFIELD AVE STE 207Shreveport, LA 71101-4460
Mailing Address1801 Fairfield Ave Ste 207Shreveport, LA 71101-4460 · (318) 703-5655
Phone(318) 703-5655
Fax(318) 606-5470
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1679576961 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Cornea and External Diseases SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0120X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 204870
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License 204870 (LA)
1801 FAIRFIELD AVE STE 207, Shreveport, LA 71101
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Other Identifiers 1

Other4J088B236LA · Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Russell H Vannorman Iii M.d. 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 ID5890755508
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041018000273
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Russell Vannorman reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Shreveport Eye Specialists, LLC
Same address
Ophthalmology
1801 FAIRFIELD AVE STE 207
Shreveport, LA 71101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528587441 (318) 489-5949
Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
1.1 mi
Family Medicine
1541 KINGS HWY
Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 1,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013374222 (318) 626-0000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 18

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
687 services600 patients
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
608 services418 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
321 services212 patients
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 76514
An ultrasound scan of the cornea is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to measure the thickness of your cornea. This helps in diagnosing certain eye conditions and planning treatments. No discomfort or pain is typically experienced.
301 services217 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
255 services251 patients
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
247 services141 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71101 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
99%150 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
100%150 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Cataracts: 20/40 or Better Visual Acuity within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of uncomplicated cataract who had cataract surgery and no significant ocular conditions impacting the visual outcome of surgery and had best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better (distance…
92%227 patients
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
13%48 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
97%79 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
100%36 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
97%37 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%4,494 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
70%4,424 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
84%1,457 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
28%67 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%2,270 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
50%2,628 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 36% · 1,084 patients
Patients tobacco: 33% · 1,084 patients
3%39 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
96%240 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
64%2,628 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%2,628 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,457 patients
0%1,457 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

BILLENCIA MICHELLE JONES APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1801 FAIRFIELD AVE STE 207
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0432
SHREVEPORT EYE SPECIALISTS, LLC
Ophthalmology
1801 FAIRFIELD AVE STE 207
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Caddo Parish (318) 489-5949
MRS. TAYLOR CAGE NP
Registered Nurse (Ophthalmic)
1801 FAIRFIELD AVE STE 207
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Caddo Parish (318) 703-5655
DR. RACHEL CATHERINE MEYER-BOREL
Optometrist
1801 FAIRFIELD AVE STE 207
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
Caddo Parish (318) 703-5655

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Russell Vannorman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russell Vannorman is 1679576961. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2005.

Where is Russell Vannorman located?

Russell Vannorman practices at 1801 Fairfield Ave Ste 207, Shreveport, LA 71101. The listed phone number is (318) 703-5655.

What is Russell Vannorman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0120X.

Is Russell Vannorman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russell Vannorman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Russell Vannorman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Russell Vannorman reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Shreveport Eye Specialists, LLC (Shreveport, LA) and Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice (Shreveport, LA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Russell Vannorman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Russell Vannorman accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and Providence Health Plan list Russell Vannorman as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Russell Vannorman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Russell Vannorman is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Vannorman was last updated on April 6, 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.