JAMES L RUSSELL MD
NPI 1932197241
Emergency Medicine in Fort Smith, AR

Active since October 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1001 TOWSON AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901(479) 441-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 15, 2022, Nov 23, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About James L Russell Md NPPES

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

JAMES L RUSSELL MD (NPI 1932197241) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-3810) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932197241
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES L RUSSELLCredential: MD
Location Address1001 TOWSON AVEFort Smith, AR 72901
Mailing Address3820 Free Ferry RdFort Smith, AR 72903-1762 · (479) 462-2932 · Fax (479) 441-4932
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2022
NPI 1932197241 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in AR · E-3810
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License E3810 (AR)
1001 TOWSON AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid152145001AR
Medicaid200054390AOK

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

James L Russell 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 ID6709787336
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040116000649
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
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.
389 services369 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
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.
168 services163 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
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.
44 services44 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
27 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72901 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

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.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1001 TOWSON AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1001 TOWSON AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1001 TOWSON AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1001 TOWSON AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1001 TOWSON AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Internal Medicine
1001 TOWSON AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1001 TOWSON AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1001 TOWSON AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72901

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 James Russell's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Russell is 1932197241. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2005.

Where is James Russell located?

James Russell practices at 1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901. The listed phone number is (479) 441-4000.

What is James Russell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Russell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Russell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 2 other insurers list James 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Russell was last updated on December 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.