Heather Russell, PA-C
NPI 1598219537 · Physician Assistant · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Russell, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1598219537).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598219537
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 008051 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
637 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 407 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $73 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 42 | $10 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 40 | $11 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 28 | $16 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 28 | $30 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 109 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 237 | 90 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 199 | 83 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 196 | 69 |
| Gabapentin | 127 | 47 |
| Losartan Potassium | 126 | 52 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 122 | 47 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$491 across 25 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
- 2016-08-08
- Last updated
- 2018-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Russell's NPI number?
- Heather Russell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598219537, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Russell's specialty?
- Heather Russell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Russell located?
- Heather Russell's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 Hawthorne Park, Athens, GA 30606.
- What is Heather Russell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Russell is (776) 353-8700.
- Does Heather Russell accept Medicare?
- Heather Russell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Russell's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Russell's NPI (1598219537) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.