NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1710969472 M.D.
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Hospitalist Physician in Meridian, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,938 in Hospitalist 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
363
Medicare Part D claims · 105 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ron Russell, M.D. filed 363 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Meridian, Mississippi.
- 363
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Ron Russell, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
363 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ron Russell, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 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 Ron Russell, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
363 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hospitalist Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Ron Russell, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1314 19TH AVE, Meridian, MS, 39301, with a listed phone of (601) 703-4078. NPI 1710969472 was issued on 11/17/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 363 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,938 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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 | 1710969472 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/17/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ron 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.
Medical Foundation Inc
Meridian, MS
Rush Medical Foundation
Quitman, MS
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
363
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 477
- Total Day Supply
- 12,420
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 30
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.45
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ron Russell, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydralazine Hcl
Hydralazine Hcl
25 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
17 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
17 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
14 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
13 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
12 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydralazine Hcl | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 17 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 14 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 13 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 12 |
| Prednisone | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Ron Russell, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,938
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Ron Russell, M.D.'s 363 claims are below the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Russell.
Dr. Subodh Adhikari
M.D.
Hattiesburg, MS
Dr. Shabina Afridi
MD
Canton, MS
Dr. Mansoor Ahmad
MD
Hattiesburg, MS
Dr. Mohammed Ahmed
MD
Hattiesburg, MS
Dr. John Allen
MD
Olive Branch, MS
Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Mississippi medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Hospitalist Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ron Russell, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ron Russell, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Meridian, Mississippi. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ron Russell, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ron Russell, M.D. wrote 363 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
Where is Ron Russell, M.D. located? ▼
Ron Russell, M.D. is located at 1314 19TH AVE, Meridian, MS, 39301. Phone: (601) 703-4078.
What is Ron Russell, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ron Russell, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710969472, issued on 11/17/2005.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,938 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ron Russell, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ron Russell, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydralazine Hcl, Losartan Potassium, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ron Russell, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ron Russell, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 363 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ron Russell, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ron Russell, M.D.'s NPI is 1710969472 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.