Howard L Russell, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Fargo, ND

Howard L Russell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Fargo, North Dakota. He graduated from medical school in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota, Carris Health Llc and his current practice location is 820 N 4th St, Fargo, North Dakota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (701) 234-6161.

Howard L Russell is licensed to practice in North Dakota (license number 5355) 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 1013938752.

Contact Information

Howard L Russell, MD
820 N 4th St,
Fargo, ND 58122-0001
(701) 234-6161
(701) 234-3861

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Physician's Profile

Full NameHoward L Russell
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience46 Years
Location820 N 4th St, Fargo, North Dakota
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:
  • Howard L Russell graduated from medical school in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013938752
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335313469
  • Enrollment ID: I20160420000686

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Howard L Russell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013938752NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 5355 (North Dakota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carris Health LlcWillmar, MNHospital
Sanford Bemidji Medical CenterBemidji, MNHospital
Chippewa County HospitalMontevideo, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sanford Health Of Northern Minnesota5597725168284
Carris Health Llc701227422839

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. Howard L Russell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSanford Health Of Northern Minnesota
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770849697
PECOS PAC ID: 5597725168
Enrollment ID: O20041025000442
Entity NameCarris Health Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Hospital Department(s)
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134632680
PECOS PAC ID: 7012274228
Enrollment ID: O20180111000831

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. Howard L 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
Howard L Russell, MD
820 N 4th St,
Fargo, ND 58122-0001

Ph: (701) 234-6161
Howard L Russell, MD
820 N 4th St,
Fargo, ND 58122-0001

Ph: (701) 234-6161

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