Thomas Edward Russ, - Medicare Nephrology in Duluth, MN

Thomas Edward Russ, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Duluth, Minnesota. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice The Duluth Clinic Ltd, The Duluth Clinic Ltd and his current practice location is 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 786-8364.

Thomas Edward Russ is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 26461) 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 1023046570.

Contact Information

Thomas Edward Russ,
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951
(218) 786-8364
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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Edward Russ
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience45 Years
Location400 E 3rd St, Duluth, Minnesota
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:
  • Thomas Edward Russ attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023046570
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/09/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193637775
  • Enrollment ID: I20040602000322

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Edward Russ such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023046570NPI-NPPES
550705700MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 26461 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Fmc Dialysis - EvelethEveleth, MNDialysis facility

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Duluth Clinic Ltd2567374283930
The Duluth Clinic Ltd2567374283930

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. Thomas Edward Russ allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Duluth Clinic Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902563638
PECOS PAC ID: 2567374283
Enrollment ID: O20031103000229
Entity NameEssentia Health Virginia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083617120
PECOS PAC ID: 7810149002
Enrollment ID: O20130306000467

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. Thomas Edward Russ 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
Thomas Edward Russ,
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Ph: (218) 786-8364
Thomas Edward Russ,
400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Ph: (218) 786-8364

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