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2026 NPPES data Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician NPI 1700823879 M.D.
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Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician in Springfield, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 370 in Surgery of the Hand (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
93
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician avg: 106
MIPS score
95/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$15.89
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Robert Russell, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 93 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 95/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 93
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Robert 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
95 Top 21% higher than 79% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Robert Russell, M.D. sits
This provider among surgery of the hand (plastic surgery) physician peers
Across the 84 surgery of the hand (plastic surgery) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Robert Russell, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 44% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 79% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 surgery of the hand (plastic surgery) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Robert 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)
Robert Russell, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Robert Russell, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
93 12% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
95/100 11.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Robert Russell, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 95/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician) - 95/100 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).
Robert Russell, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 320 E CARPENTER ST, Springfield, IL, 62702, with a listed phone of (217) 523-0808. NPI 1700823879 was issued on 05/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 93 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 42 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 370 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 106 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 | 1700823879 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/31/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
95.012
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.0239
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 Robert Russell, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$16
Largest payer
Endo Pharmaceuticals 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.
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Robert Russell, M.D.. To verify Robert Russell, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
93
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 119
- Total Day Supply
- 1,966
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (23.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 25
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Robert Russell, M.D. fits within the Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.
370
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician Providers in US
43
States with Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician
106
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Russell, M.D.'s 93 claims are below the specialty average of 106.
Nearby Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Russell.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Illinois medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Russell, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Robert Russell, M.D. specializes in Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician and practices in Springfield, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Robert Russell, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Russell, M.D. wrote 93 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
What is Robert Russell, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Robert Russell, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95/100 (Quality: 80). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Robert Russell, M.D. located? ▼
Robert Russell, M.D. is located at 320 E CARPENTER ST, Springfield, IL, 62702. Phone: (217) 523-0808.
What is Robert Russell, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Robert Russell, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700823879, issued on 05/31/2006.
Does Robert Russell, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Robert Russell, M.D. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.7%.
How many Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 370 Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician provider writes 106 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Russell, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Russell, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Russell, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Russell, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 93 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Russell, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Robert Russell, M.D.'s NPI is 1700823879 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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