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Dr. Russell Stapleton, MD
Nuclear Cardiology Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Fernandina Beach, FL
- NPI 1265498976
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.8 / 100 · 2023
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1250 S 18Th St Ste 202
Fernandina Beach, FL 320344729
(904) 261-9786
fax (904) 376-3203 - Additional location
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462626 State Road 200 Ste 103
Yulee, FL 320975513
(904) 443-9771
fax (904) 858-3288 - Mailing address
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Po Box 746652
Atlanta, GA 303746652
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 6, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207UN0901X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Florida #ME69903
- Medicaid
- FL #250604100
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265498976. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,711
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$295,932
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,166 | 590 | $125 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 451 | 420 | $14 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 447 | 442 | $66 | |
93016 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 250 | 244 | $20 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 250 | 119 | $78 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 249 | 243 | $13 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 229 | 229 | $164 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 211 | 211 | $74 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 124 | 121 | $128 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 93 | 90 | $89 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 185. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,908
Transactions
69
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | 5 | $317.98 | |
| CVRx, Inc. | 12 | $262.14 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 9 | $213.69 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $174.01 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 8 | $166.59 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 7 | $146.49 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 4 | $97.17 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 5 | $92.73 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 4 | $82.79 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $81.18 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. | 4 | $78.79 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 2 | $47.85 | |
| iRhythm Technologies, Inc. | 2 | $37.26 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $36.21 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 1 | $29.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,545
Patients
1,273
Total drug cost
$499,905
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 784 | 238 | $21,839 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 552 | 223 | $8,535 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 515 | 199 | $9,857 |
| Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide (Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide) | Brand | 363 | 109 | $14,432 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 236 | 81 | $254,870 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 201 | 69 | $1,818 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 162 | 59 | $2,296 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 122 | 45 | $2,304 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Generic | 110 | 38 | $1,603 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 104 | 53 | $1,376 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Russell Stapleton's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Stapleton practices Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Fernandina Beach, FL.
Where does Dr. Russell Stapleton practice?
Dr. Russell Stapleton practices at 1250 S 18Th St Ste 202, Fernandina Beach, FL 320344729. Office phone: 9042619786.
What is Dr. Russell Stapleton's NPI?
Dr. Russell Stapleton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265498976, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Stapleton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Russell Stapleton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Stapleton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.