Russell Ellis, MD
NPI 1134292766 · Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Decatur, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Ellis, MD is a Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Decatur, AL (NPI 1134292766).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134292766
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00022020 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianPrimary2081S0010XLicense 00022020 (AL)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,765 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 243 | $150 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 218 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 186 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 159 | $35 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 154 | $57 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 373 | 215 |
| Gabapentin | 328 | 141 |
| Meloxicam | 179 | 125 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 149 | 89 |
| Methylprednisolone | 75 | 72 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 62 | 38 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,600 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-15
- Last updated
- 2025-07-30
- Certified
- 2025-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Ellis's NPI number?
- Russell Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134292766, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Ellis's specialty?
- Russell Ellis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Russell Ellis located?
- Russell Ellis's practice location on file with NPPES is 1103 16th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601-3595.
- What is Russell Ellis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Ellis is (256) 350-0362.
- Does Russell Ellis accept Medicare?
- Russell Ellis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Ellis's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Ellis's NPI (1134292766) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.