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WILLIAM M RUSSELL MD
NPI 1720178445
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Columbia, MD

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100, COLUMBIA, MD 21045(410) 689-7400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 2, 2026, Dec 13, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About William M Russell Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM M RUSSELL MD (NPI 1720178445) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0030182) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720178445
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM M RUSSELLCredential: MD
Location Address5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100Columbia, MD 21045-3263
Mailing Address17855 Dallas Pkwy Ste 200Dallas, TX 75287-6857 · (800) 834-3059
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1720178445 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0030182
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License D0030182 (MD)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100, Columbia, MD 21045

Other Identifiers 4

Other39949003Bcbs Of Md
Other0012Bcbs Of Dc
Other0943ER-399490-05Carefirst Bcbs Of Md
Medicaid369001600MD

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

William M Russell Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21045 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
$183.44 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $45.86 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

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

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
64%118 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
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
21%29 patients1/55-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.
96%1,428 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
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%82 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.
46%375 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
57%368 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
99%375 patients4/55-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…
12%375 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
31%375 patients
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 18

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045

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 William Russell's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Russell is 1720178445. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is William Russell located?

William Russell practices at 5457 Twin Knolls Rd Ste 100, Columbia, MD 21045. The listed phone number is (410) 689-7400.

What is William Russell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is William Russell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Russell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Russell was last updated on October 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 days 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.