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DR. ROBERT J. RUSSO M.D. PHD
NPI 1730144064
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in La Jolla, CA

Active since April 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 350, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(858) 886-7595(858) 558-8268 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Robert J. Russo M.d. Phd NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT J. RUSSO M.D. PHD (NPI 1730144064) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (G62682) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730144064
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT J. RUSSOCredential: M.D. PHD
Location Address9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 350La Jolla, CA 92037-1224
Mailing Address9850 Genesee Ave, Suite 350La Jolla, CA 92037-1224 · (858) 886-7595 · Fax (858) 558-8268
Phone(858) 886-7595
Fax(858) 558-8268
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Irvine, California College Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 2015
✔ NPI 1730144064 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G62682
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
9850 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert J. Russo M.d. Phd 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 ID5496826471
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080618000743
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 8

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.
596 services244 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
63 services60 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
58 services58 patients
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician 93015
An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure performed by a doctor to assess how your heart responds to exertion. It involves monitoring your heart's electrical activity while you exercise or after medication is given to mimic exercise effects.
50 services48 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
41 services37 patients
Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days 93244
A heart rhythm review involves monitoring your heart's electrical activity for more than 48 hours up to 7 days. Using a device called an external EKG, doctors can track your heartbeats to detect irregularities and help diagnose heart conditions.
23 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92037 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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

Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter: Chronic Anticoagulation Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter who were prescribed warfarin OR another FDA- approved anticoagulant drug for the prevention of thromboembolism during the measurement period
99%90 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
100%800 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel
100%84 patients5/55-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%1,176 patients5/55-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…
62%411 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
49%710 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Request/Accept Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician receives or retrieves and incorporates into the patient's record an…
100%47 patients5/55-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 certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
100%100 patients5/55-star benchmark: 77%
Send a Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral, the MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care provider-(1) creates a summary of care record using certified EHR technology; and (2)…
100%90 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 20

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

SUHAIR S. ERIKAT MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 970
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
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DR. MARK C ADRIAN M.D.
Internal Medicine
9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 355
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 202-0011
RICHARD A.K. CHAFFOO, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Plastic Surgery
9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 330
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 623-6333
MRS. KATHLEEN DYKES YOUNG MS
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 730
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 847-5064
YEVHENIYA KHROBUST FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
9850 GENESEE AVE
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 554-9100
DR. PAMILA K. BRAR M.D.
Internal Medicine
9850 GENESEE AVE, STE 570
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 200-3007
PRIMA PRIMARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, INC
Internal Medicine
9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 355
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 202-0011
MAHMOOD MAHDAVI M.D.
Otolaryngology
9850 GENESEE AVE, STE 710
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
San Diego County (858) 458-9955

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 Robert Russo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Russo is 1730144064. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006.

Where is Robert Russo located?

Robert Russo practices at 9850 Genesee Ave Suite 350, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 886-7595.

What is Robert Russo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Robert Russo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Russo 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Russo was last updated on April 7, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.