Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Russell, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician (CMS: Hematology/Oncology) · Fargo, ND

  • NPI 1013938752
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 48 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
820 N 4Th St
Fargo, ND 581220001
(701) 234-6161
fax (701) 234-3861

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 7, 2011
Year of graduation
1978 — 48 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0003X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Dakota #5355

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013938752. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
303
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$28,052
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 181 125 $93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 71 68 $63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 30 30 $127
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 21 19 $137

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$75
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $74.67

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$75

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
176
Patients
67
Total drug cost
$373,669
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Letrozole Generic 35 15 $900
Prednisone Generic 33 16 $334
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 23 21 $624
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 20 15 $265
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 17 0 $879
Anastrozole Generic 14 0 $275
Imbruvica (Ibrutinib) Brand 12 0 $181,175
Dexamethasone Generic 11 0 $360
Erleada (Apalutamide) Brand 11 0 $188,857

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Russell's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Russell practices Hematology & Oncology Physician in Fargo, ND.
Where does Dr. Howard Russell practice?
Dr. Howard Russell practices at 820 N 4Th St, Fargo, ND 581220001. Office phone: 7012346161.
What is Dr. Howard Russell's NPI?
Dr. Howard Russell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013938752, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Russell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Russell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Russell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.