Dr Howard W Russell, MD - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in Houma, LA

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Dr Howard W Russell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology" physician in Houma, Louisiana. His current practice location is 8120 Main St, Ste. 302, Houma, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 223-0682.

Dr Howard W Russell is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD12455R) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1356452361.

Contact Information

Dr Howard W Russell, MD
8120 Main St, Ste. 302,
Houma, LA 70360-3403
(985) 223-0682
(985) 223-0686

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard W Russell
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology
Location8120 Main St, Houma, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356452361
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961528096
  • Enrollment ID: I20100927000886

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard W Russell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356452361NPI-NPPES
5A764OtherLAMEDICARE PTAN
1541753MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology MD12455R (Louisiana)Primary

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 Howard W Russell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRussell Ob-gyn Center For Women A Professional Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801018262
PECOS PAC ID: 5395127716
Enrollment ID: O20220802002019

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 Howard W Russell 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 Howard W Russell, MD
8120 Main St, Ste. 302,
Houma, LA 70360-3403

Ph: (985) 223-0682		Dr Howard W Russell, MD
8120 Main St, Ste. 302,
Houma, LA 70360-3403

Ph: (985) 223-0682

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