Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Russell Dounies, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Visalia, CA

  • NPI 1851354831
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
205 S West St, Ste C
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 627-0800
fax (559) 627-0888

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 19, 2008
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G56621

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851354831. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
896
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$49,723
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 235 79 $66
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 182 56 $60
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 131 19 $25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 106 63 $97
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 103 56 $35
97598 Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm 101 13 $24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 25 25 $133
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 13 11 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Visalia Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$437
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Urgo Medical North America, LLC 5 $214.09
Organogenesis INC. 1 $113.54
Smith+Nephew, INC. 4 $89.63
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 1 $19.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$437

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Russell Dounies's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Dounies practices Surgery Physician in Visalia, CA.
Where does Dr. Russell Dounies practice?
Dr. Russell Dounies practices at 205 S West St, Visalia, CA 93291. Office phone: 5596270800.
What is Dr. Russell Dounies's NPI?
Dr. Russell Dounies's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851354831, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Dounies accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russell Dounies accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Dounies commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042); Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11045). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.