Peter Russ, M.D
NPI 1568460921 · Family Medicine Physician · Forest City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Russ, M.D is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Forest City, NC (NPI 1568460921).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568460921
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 028399 (CT)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
696 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 312 | $113 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 190 | $56 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 92 | $43 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 88 | $165 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 243 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 198 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 185 | 29 |
| Losartan Potassium | 144 | 17 |
| Famotidine | 122 | 16 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 120 | 14 |
| Furosemide | 117 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-11
- Last updated
- 2023-12-07
- Certified
- 2023-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Russ's NPI number?
- Peter Russ's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568460921, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Russ's specialty?
- Peter Russ is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Russ located?
- Peter Russ's practice location on file with NPPES is 1269 US Hwy 221a, Forest City, NC 28043-5921.
- What is Peter Russ's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Russ is (828) 657-5371.
- Does Peter Russ accept Medicare?
- Peter Russ is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Russ's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Russ's NPI (1568460921) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.