NORMAN ALAN RUSSELL A.A.
NPI 1679625339
Anesthesiologist Assistant in Temple, TX

Active since January 16, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2026, Dec 23, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Norman Alan Russell A.a. NPPES

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

NORMAN ALAN RUSSELL A.A. (NPI 1679625339) is an individual anesthesiologist assistant in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (491) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679625339
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367H00000X
Provider Legal NameNORMAN ALAN RUSSELLCredential: A.A.
Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (800) 994-0371 · Fax (254) 215-9722
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1679625339 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367H00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 491
Definition
An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508

Other Identifiers 1

Other430068034TX · Railroad Medicare

Accepted 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

Norman Alan Russell A.a. 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 ID42406415
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140731000217

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Norman Russell reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
Temple, TX 76508
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,795 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3330 L & N DR
Huntsville, AL 35804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 5

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on top of arm bone and shoulder joint 01630
Anesthesia for a procedure on the arm bone or shoulder joint involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during surgery. This ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. It's a common and safe practice in medical surgeries.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300
Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Acute Care Hospitals · Temple, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450054
Location2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508 · Bell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Family Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physician Assistant
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Therapist
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508

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 Norman Russell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Norman Russell is 1679625339. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2007.

Where is Norman Russell located?

Norman Russell practices at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-2111.

What is Norman Russell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiologist Assistant with taxonomy code 367H00000X.

Is Norman Russell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Norman Russell 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 Norman Russell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Norman Russell reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Scott & White Clinic (Temple, TX), U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX) and Huntsville Anesthesiology Consultants PC (Huntsville, AL). 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 Norman Russell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Norman Russell accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Norman Russell 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 Norman Russell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Norman Russell is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Norman Russell was last updated on January 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.