Carl Russell, M.D.
NPI 1427317494 · Family Medicine Physician · Pell City, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carl Russell, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Pell City, AL (NPI 1427317494).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427317494
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD32875 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
4,120 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 391 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 359 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 352 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 351 | $2 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 351 | $8 |
| Liver Function Blood Test Panel80076 | 343 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 259 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,711 | 241 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,412 | 160 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,363 | 177 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,230 | 196 |
| Furosemide | 887 | 118 |
| Losartan Potassium | 840 | 174 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$854 across 42 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
- 2012-05-11
- Last updated
- 2019-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carl Russell's NPI number?
- Carl Russell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427317494, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carl Russell's specialty?
- Carl Russell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carl Russell located?
- Carl Russell's practice location on file with NPPES is 70 Plaza Dr, Pell City, AL 35125-9314.
- What is Carl Russell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carl Russell is (205) 814-9284.
- Does Carl Russell accept Medicare?
- Carl Russell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carl Russell's NPI active?
- Yes — Carl Russell's NPI (1427317494) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.