Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ron Russell, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Meridian, MS

  • NPI 1710969472
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1314 19Th Ave
Meridian, MS 393014116
(601) 703-4078
fax (601) 703-4065
Mailing address
Po Box 5183
Meridian, MS 393025183

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 9, 2013
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #11080
Medicaid (2)
AL #009811080 · MS #00119498

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710969472. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,734
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$136,522
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 724 206 $74
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 360 231 $110
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 310 273 $8
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 212 194 $104
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 109 108 $156
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 19 17 $107

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Meridian Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 189. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
110
Patients
35
Total drug cost
$1,311
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 25 13 $422
Losartan Potassium Generic 17 11 $290
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 17 0 $189
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 14 0 $179
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 13 0 $136
Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 12 0 $55
Prednisone Generic 12 11 $39

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ron Russell's medical specialty?
Dr. Ron Russell practices Hospitalist Physician in Meridian, MS.
Where does Dr. Ron Russell practice?
Dr. Ron Russell practices at 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS 393014116. Office phone: 6017034078.
What is Dr. Ron Russell's NPI?
Dr. Ron Russell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710969472, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ron Russell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ron Russell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ron Russell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.