Russell S Elwell, MD - Medicare General Practice in Westfield, NY

Russell S Elwell, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in Westfield, New York. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Practice. He is a member of the group practice Chautauqua Medical Practice Pc and his current practice location is 158 E Main St, Westfield, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 326-4686.

Russell S Elwell is licensed to practice in New York (license number 115079) 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 1245269364.

Contact Information

Russell S Elwell, MD
158 E Main St,
Westfield, NY 14787-1155
(716) 326-4686
(716) 326-4628

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRussell S Elwell
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Practice
Experience54 Years
Location158 E Main St, Westfield, New York
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:
  • Russell S Elwell attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245269364
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/30/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830113554
  • Enrollment ID: I20100302000652

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Russell S Elwell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245269364NPI-NPPES
00607790MedicaidNY
000507267001OtherNYBLUE CROSS/SHIELD WNY
1702196OtherNYINDEPENDENT HEALTH
00010200001OtherNYUNIVERA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207QA0505XFamily Medicine - Adult Medicine 115079-1 (New York)Secondary
208D00000XGeneral Practice 115079 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Westfield Memorial Hospital, IncWestfield, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chautauqua Medical Practice Pc529492020393

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. Russell S Elwell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChautauqua Medical Practice Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922181767
PECOS PAC ID: 5294920203
Enrollment ID: O20101116000137

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. Russell S Elwell 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
Russell S Elwell, MD
158 E Main St,
Westfield, NY 14787-1155

Ph: (716) 326-4686
Russell S Elwell, MD
158 E Main St,
Westfield, NY 14787-1155

Ph: (716) 326-4686

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