CHRISTOPHER G RUSSELL PA-C
NPI 1902117385
Physician Assistant - Medical in Boston, MA

NPI Status: Active since June 30, 2010

Contact Information

55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02114
Phone: (617) 726-2000

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Physician Assistant
  • Medical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Russell, a primary care provider established in Boston, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Physician Assistant, focusing in medical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1902117385 assigned on June 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363AM0700X with license number PA4008 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1902117385
Provider Name
CHRISTOPHER G RUSSELL PA-C
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
55 FRUIT ST BOSTON, MA 02114
Location Phone
(617) 726-2000
Mailing Address
3 HOPKINS ST LITCHFIELD, NH 03052
Mailing Phone
(603) 365-0457
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-30-2010
Last Update Date
06-30-2010
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Christopher Russell sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Physician Assistant Medical

Taxonomy Code
363AM0700X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
PA4008
License State
MA

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • WellSense Clarity NH Bronze 6500 HSA + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
  • WellSense Clarity NH Bronze 7500 HSA + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
  • WellSense Clarity NH Bronze 7600 HSA + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
  • WellSense Clarity NH Gold 2000 + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
  • WellSense Clarity NH Silver 0 Deductible + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
  • WellSense Clarity NH Silver 3400 + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
  • WellSense Clarity NH Silver 6000 + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Christopher Russell is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 154 times for 150 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of high severity

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 156 times for 152 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

This service was performed 67 times for 60 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1902117385, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
5
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 0 → 0 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 0 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 55

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1902117385.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
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Internal Medicine
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BOSTON, MA 02114
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 119
BOSTON, MA 02114
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
55 FRUIT ST, MGH, BULFINCH 2
BOSTON, MA 02114
Urology
55 FRUIT ST, GRB 1102
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, CLN 3
BOSTON, MA 02114
Orthopaedic Surgery
55 FRUIT ST, YAW 3E ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02114
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
55 FRUIT ST, PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES WRN 2
BOSTON, MA 02114
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
55 FRUIT ST, GRB 5 PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02114
Psychologist
55 FRUIT ST, YAW 6A MASSACHUSSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
55 FRUIT ST, CLN 309 ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
55 FRUIT ST, WEL 5
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine
55 FRUIT ST, INFECTIOUS DISEASE ASSOCIATES GRJ 504
BOSTON, MA 02114
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
55 FRUIT ST, S50 4 MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, CLN 3
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
55 FRUIT ST, FND 8 INFECTIOUS DISEASE ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
55 FRUIT ST, ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES GRB 406E
BOSTON, MA 02114

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1902117385, enumerated as an "individual" on June 30, 2010.

The provider is located at 55 FRUIT ST BOSTON, MA 02114 and the phone number is (617) 726-2000.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363AM0700X and a focus in Medical.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: WellSense Health Plan. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.