2026 NPPES data Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist NPI 1932617305 PHARMD
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Kim Russell, PHARMD

Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Fountain Valley, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
281
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist avg: 256
Generic prescribing
34%
generic claims · 66% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Kim Russell, PHARMD filed 281 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Fountain Valley, California, prescribing 34% generic.

281
Part D claims, 2023
34%
generic prescribing

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Kim Russell, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

281 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Kim Russell, PHARMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/18/2018

NPI 1932617305

Primary specialty

Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Mid-sized

12,377 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

281 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 256

Specialty distribution in California

How Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist share within California

1. Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

Kim Russell, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 18785 BROOKHURST ST STE 201, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708, with a listed phone of (714) 916-0881. NPI 1932617305 was issued on 01/18/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Russell most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 281 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $132K in drug spend, split 66% brand-name and 34% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 12,377 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 256 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

18785 BROOKHURST ST STE 201
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Provider Details

NPI 1932617305
Specialty Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/18/2018

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Kim Russell, PHARMD. To verify Kim Russell, PHARMD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

Kim Russell, PHARMD — brand share 66.0%
Specialty average (est.)

66% brand-name claims vs 34% generic, on 281 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.

281
Total Claims
$132K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
506
Total Day Supply
14,733
Brand vs Generic
66% brand / 34% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$126K
Generic Drug Cost
$904

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Kim Russell, PHARMD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Humalog Kwikpen U-100
Insulin Lispro
27
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
27
Glipizide
21
Metformin Hcl
14
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
13
Tresiba Flextouch U-200
Insulin Degludec
11
Lantus Solostar
"Insulin Glargine
N/A
Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle
"Pen Needle
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Overview

How Kim Russell, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist landscape nationally.

12,377
Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
256
Avg Claims per Provider

Kim Russell, PHARMD's 281 claims are above the specialty average of 256.

Nearby Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Russell.

Compare Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kim Russell, PHARMD's specialty?
Kim Russell, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and practices in Fountain Valley, California. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does Kim Russell, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kim Russell, PHARMD wrote 281 Medicare Part D claims totaling $132K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is Kim Russell, PHARMD located?
Kim Russell, PHARMD is located at 18785 BROOKHURST ST STE 201, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708. Phone: (714) 916-0881.
What is Kim Russell, PHARMD's NPI number?
Kim Russell, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932617305, issued on 01/18/2018.
Does Kim Russell, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kim Russell, PHARMD's prescribing is 66% brand-name and 34% generic drugs by claim count, with $126K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 12,377 Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provider writes 256 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kim Russell, PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kim Russell, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Humalog Kwikpen U-100, Jardiance, Glipizide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kim Russell, PHARMD accept Medicare?
Kim Russell, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 281 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kim Russell, PHARMD's credentials?
Kim Russell, PHARMD's NPI is 1932617305 with credentials PHARMD. 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

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.
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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