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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1578855433 M.D.
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Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in North Charleston, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 745 in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
780
Medicare Part D claims · 208 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 561
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$38.25
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joseph Russell, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 780 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 780
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Joseph Russell, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joseph Russell, M.D. sits
This provider among otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician peers
Across the 271 otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joseph Russell, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 59% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 26% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joseph Russell, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joseph Russell, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Joseph Russell, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
780 39% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
75/100 8.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joseph Russell, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) - 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Joseph Russell, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2850 TRICOM ST, North Charleston, SC, 29406, with a listed phone of (843) 863-1188. NPI 1578855433 was issued on 05/11/2011.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 780 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 208 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 745 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 561 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1578855433 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/11/2011 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joseph Russell, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
According to CMS billing records, Joseph Russell, M.D. is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Acclaim Physician Group Inc
Fort Worth, TX
Charleston Surgical Consultants LLC
North Charleston, SC
National Allergy Asthma And Urticaria Centers OF Charleston, PA
Mount Pleasant, SC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Joseph Russell, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$38
Largest payer
Optinose US, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Joseph Russell, M.D. - brand share 4.0%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 780 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
780
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
208
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,173
- Total Day Supply
- 28,397
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $12K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
- Opioid Claims
- 48 (6.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 103
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.91
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joseph Russell, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
151 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
111 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
61 claims
- Omeprazole 51
Omeprazole
51 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 46
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
46 claims
- Cephalexin 45
Cephalexin
45 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 42
Ipratropium Bromide
42 claims
- Methylprednisolone 36
Methylprednisolone
36 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 151 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 111 |
| Prednisone | 61 |
| Omeprazole | 51 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 46 |
| Cephalexin | 45 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 42 |
| Methylprednisolone | 36 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 22 |
| Famotidine | 22 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview
How Joseph Russell, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
745
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
561
Avg Claims per Provider
Joseph Russell, M.D.'s 780 claims are above the specialty average of 561.
Nearby Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Russell.
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Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Russell, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Joseph Russell, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in North Charleston, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joseph Russell, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joseph Russell, M.D. wrote 780 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 208 beneficiaries.
What is Joseph Russell, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Joseph Russell, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joseph Russell, M.D. located? ▼
Joseph Russell, M.D. is located at 2850 TRICOM ST, North Charleston, SC, 29406. Phone: (843) 863-1188.
What is Joseph Russell, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Joseph Russell, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578855433, issued on 05/11/2011.
Does Joseph Russell, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joseph Russell, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $12K in brand drug costs.
Does Joseph Russell, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joseph Russell, M.D. had 48 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.2%.
How many Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 745 Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 561 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Russell, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Russell, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Russell, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Joseph Russell, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 780 Part D claims and 208 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Russell, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Joseph Russell, M.D.'s NPI is 1578855433 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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