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RUSSELL J CLARK MD
NPI 1740232156
Orthopaedic Surgery in Hobbs, NM

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5419 N LOVINGTON HWY STE 31, HOBBS, NM 88240(575) 392-5191(575) 492-1881 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 9, 2020, Mar 7, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Russell J Clark Md NPPES

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

RUSSELL J CLARK MD (NPI 1740232156) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Hobbs, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2023-1644) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740232156
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameRUSSELL J CLARKCredential: MD
Location Address5419 N LOVINGTON HWY STE 31Hobbs, NM 88240-9136
Mailing Address2215 Nashville AveLubbock, TX 79410-1105 · (806) 725-5228 · Fax (806) 723-6532
Phone(575) 392-5191
Fax(575) 492-1881
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2025
✔ NPI 1740232156 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2023-1644✔ Licensed in TX · L8016
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License L8016 (TX)
5419 N LOVINGTON HWY STE 31, Hobbs, NM 88240
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1598 Cactus StGiddings, TX 78942-1437 · Phone (979) 242-2387 · Fax (979) 242-2206
Location 23101 Highway 71 E Ste 202Bastrop, TX 78602-5157 · Phone (979) 242-2387 · Fax (979) 242-2206
Location 3Two St. Mark's Place, Ste 110La Grange, TX 78945 · Phone (979) 242-2387 · Fax (979) 242-2206

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid191836903TX
Other8EH759TX · Bcbs Of Tx

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

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

Russell J Clark Md 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 ID6204832967
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240117000670
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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
284 services48 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.
91 services91 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
58 services41 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
57 services46 patients
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.
34 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hobbs, NM
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320065
Location4900 N Lovington HighwayHobbs, NM 88240 · Lea County
Emergency services

Nor-Lea Hospital District

Critical Access Hospitals · Lovington, NM
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number321305
Location1600 North Main AveLovington, NM 88260 · Lea County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88240 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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

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%3,400 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Functional Status Assessment for Total Knee Replacement
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who received an elective primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) who completed baseline and follow-up patient-reported and completed a functional status assessment within 90 days prior to the surgery and in the…
17%77 patients1/55-star benchmark: 84%
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…
62%684 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
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%1,123 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.
24%1,830 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…
22%1,406 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
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: 100% · 553 patients
Patients tobacco: 2% · 42 patients
90%553 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
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…
32%1,830 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
4%1,830 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 4

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

DR. EDWARD A JONASSEN MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
5419 N LOVINGTON HWY STE 31
HOBBS, NM 88240
Lea County (575) 392-3200
JARVIS EARL MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
5419 N LOVINGTON HWY STE 31
HOBBS, NM 88240
Lea County (575) 392-5191
AKSANA NELSON FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5419 N LOVINGTON HWY STE 31
HOBBS, NM 88240
Lea County (575) 392-5191
DR. ROBERT E WOLF M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
5419 N LOVINGTON HWY STE 31
HOBBS, NM 88240
Lea County (575) 392-5191

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 Clark's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russell Clark is 1740232156. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Russell Clark located?

Russell Clark practices at 5419 N Lovington Hwy Ste 31, Hobbs, NM 88240. The listed phone number is (575) 392-5191.

What is Russell Clark's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Russell Clark enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russell Clark 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 Russell Clark accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Russell Clark 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 Clark affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Russell Clark is affiliated with Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital and Nor-Lea Hospital District.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Clark was last updated on April 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.