Russell Bartels, M.D. , F.A.C.O.G
Specialist in Scottsdale, Arizona. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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.
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Russell Bartels, M.D. , F.A.C.O.G filed 1,004 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Scottsdale, Arizona, prescribing 83% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- generic prescribing
- $237.24
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Russell Bartels, M.D. , F.A.C.O.G's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,004 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
What does the federal data show about Russell Bartels, M.D. , F.A.C.O.G?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medicare Part D claims
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)
Specialist ranks #37 among Arizona's specialties (0.8% of in-state providers)
Each bar is a specialty's share of the Arizona provider total, by primary NUCC taxonomy. The highlighted bar is Specialist; the long tail of smaller specialties is omitted for legibility.
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Russell Bartels, M.D. , F.A.C.O.G appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. , F.A.C.O.G credentials at 8752 E VIA DE COMMERCIO, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258, with a listed phone of (480) 425-8700. NPI 1306994744 was issued on 01/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Bartels 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 1,004 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $70K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 83% 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.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1306994744 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. , F.A.C.O.G |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/08/2007 |
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How we sourced this profile
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Russell Bartels, M.D. , F.A.C.O.G 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.
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 Russell Bartels, M.D. , F.A.C.O.G. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$237
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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 · Typical
13% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,004 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.
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,370
- Total Day Supply
- 69,539
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $34K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $33K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.70
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Russell Bartels, M.D. , F.A.C.O.G prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
147 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
126 claims
- Estradiol
Estradiol
104 claims
- Liothyronine Sodium
Liothyronine Sodium
72 claims
- Valacyclovir 42
Valacyclovir
42 claims
- Testosterone Cypio… 37
Testosterone Cypionate
37 claims
- Spironolactone 25
Spironolactone
25 claims
- Clobetasol Propion… 19
Clobetasol Propionate
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 147 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 126 |
| Estradiol | 104 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 72 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 42 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 37 |
| Spironolactone | 25 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 19 |
| Nystatin-Triamcinolone Nystatin/Triamcinolone Acet | 18 |
| Estradiol (Once Weekly) Estradiol | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Russell Bartels, M.D. , F.A.C.O.G fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
Russell Bartels, M.D. , F.A.C.O.G's 1,004 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bartels.
Compare Specialist 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 Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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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