Stephen R Russell, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Iowa City, IA

Stephen R Russell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Iowa City, Iowa. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice State University Of Iowa and his current practice location is 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (319) 356-4588.

Stephen R Russell is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 25388) 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 1235130584.

Contact Information

Stephen R Russell, MD
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
(319) 356-4588
(319) 356-0363

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen R Russell
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience42 Years
Location200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, Iowa
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:
  • Stephen R Russell attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235130584
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739217605
  • Enrollment ID: I20100513000648

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen R Russell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235130584NPI-NPPES
54876OtherIAWELLMARK BCBS
0238451MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 25388 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa city, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
State University Of Iowa76188842301549

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. Stephen R Russell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameState University Of Iowa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477554814
PECOS PAC ID: 7618884230
Enrollment ID: O20031107000060

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. Stephen R 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
Stephen R Russell, MD
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009

Ph: (319) 356-4588
Stephen R Russell, MD
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009

Ph: (319) 356-4588

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Iowa City, IA

Dr. Jonathan Foster Russell, M.D., PH.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-2861    Fax: 319-356-1520
Dr. Kyle Marcus Green, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-4674    
Dr. Matthew S Ward, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-2864    Fax: 319-353-6030
Dr. Fabiana Chacur Policeni, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Radiology Department, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-7000    
Dr. Janet Yueh Mei Tsui, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Uihc - Ophthalmology, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 415-305-1942    Fax: 319-353-7699
Robert Brian Goffstein, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 403 North 7th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
Phone: 319-936-7120    
Dr. Yehudit Elka Brody, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-356-0382    Fax: 319-353-7996

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