RON C. RUSSELL M.D.
NPI 1710969472
Hospitalist in Meridian, MS

Active since November 17, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1314 19TH AVE, MERIDIAN, MS 39301(601) 703-4078(601) 703-4065 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Ron C. Russell M.d. NPPES

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

RON C. RUSSELL M.D. (NPI 1710969472) is an individual hospitalist provider in Meridian, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (11080) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710969472
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameRON C. RUSSELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address1314 19TH AVEMeridian, MS 39301-4116
Mailing AddressPo Box 5183Meridian, MS 39302-5183 · (601) 703-4282 · Fax (601) 703-4597
Fax(601) 703-4065
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 2013
NPI 1710969472 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MS · 11080
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 11080 (MS)
1314 19TH AVE, Meridian, MS 39301

Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPINC68091
Medicaid00119498MS
Other731-02318Blue Cross Of Al
Medicaid009811080AL
Other110167818Railroad Medicare
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified110001065

Accepted 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

Ron C. Russell 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 ID6901921931
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100915000218
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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
539 services184 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
280 services172 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
228 services187 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
147 services136 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
76 services76 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Ochsner Rush Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Meridian, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250069
Location1314 19th AveMeridian, MS 39301 · Lauderdale County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Quitman, MS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number251316
Location605 South Archusa AvenueQuitman, MS 39355 · Clarke County
Emergency services

Ochsner Laird Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Union, MS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number251322
Location25117 Highway 15Union, MS 39365 · Neshoba County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39301 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
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier23 claims23 services$20.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier34 claims34 services$113.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$34.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$21.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$8.26 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 20

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

Hospitalist
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Long Term Care Hospital
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Occupational Therapist
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Physical Therapist
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Family Medicine
1314 19TH AVE
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

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 Ron Russell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ron Russell is 1710969472. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2005.

Where is Ron Russell located?

Ron Russell practices at 1314 19th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301. The listed phone number is (601) 703-4078.

What is Ron Russell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ron Russell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ron 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.

What insurance does Ron Russell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Ron 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 Ron Russell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ron Russell is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Hospital, Ochsner Watkins Hospital and Ochsner Laird Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ron Russell was last updated on November 9, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.