Dr Russell R Russo, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in New Orleans, LA

Dr Russell R Russo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lcmc Health Clinical Services Llc and his current practice location is 5620 Read Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 592-6600.

Dr Russell R Russo is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD205273) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1952543811.

Contact Information

Dr Russell R Russo, MD
5620 Read Blvd,
New Orleans, LA 70127-3106
(504) 592-6600
(504) 592-6438

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Russell R Russo
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience15 Years
Location5620 Read Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Russell R Russo attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952543811
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2009
  • Last Update Date: 03/25/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658686803
  • Enrollment ID: I20150817002000

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Russell R Russo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952543811NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine MD205273 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New Orleans East HospitalNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lcmc Health Clinical Services Llc327488368112

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Russell R Russo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLcmc Health Clinical Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417446501
PECOS PAC ID: 3274883681
Enrollment ID: O20180906000155

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Russell R Russo is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Russell R Russo, MD
6901 Canal Blvd,
New Orleans, LA 70124-3407

Ph: (504) 592-6437
Dr Russell R Russo, MD
5620 Read Blvd,
New Orleans, LA 70127-3106

Ph: (504) 592-6600

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