Dr Christopher John Russo, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bristol, CT

Dr Christopher John Russo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bristol, Connecticut. He graduated from medical school in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Starling Physicians, Pllc and his current practice location is 1345 Farmington Ave, Bristol, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (860) 585-0000.

Dr Christopher John Russo is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 053760) 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 1639372345.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher John Russo, MD
1345 Farmington Ave,
Bristol, CT 06010-4776
(860) 585-0000
(860) 584-5514

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher John Russo
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience18 Years
Location1345 Farmington Ave, Bristol, Connecticut
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 Christopher John Russo graduated from medical school in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639372345
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/22/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002004108
  • Enrollment ID: I20150625000305

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher John Russo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639372345NPI-NPPES
1017993MedicaidVT
8705025OtherCIGNA
9507532OtherAETNA
1639372345OtherANTHEM
AA183908OtherHARVARD PILGRIM
30209796MedicaidNH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 14895 (New Hampshire)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 053760 (Connecticut)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bristol HospitalBristol, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Starling Physicians, Pllc7517863749209

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 Christopher John Russo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStarling Physicians, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467537290
PECOS PAC ID: 7517863749
Enrollment ID: O20031209000877

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 Christopher John 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 Christopher John Russo, MD
1345 Farmington Ave,
Bristol, CT 06010-4776

Ph: (860) 585-0000
Dr Christopher John Russo, MD
1345 Farmington Ave,
Bristol, CT 06010-4776

Ph: (860) 585-0000

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