Richard Russell, M.D.
NPI 1598772923 · Ophthalmology Physician · Great Neck, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Russell, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Great Neck, NY (NPI 1598772923).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598772923
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 172558 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
419 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 68 | $40 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 67 | $68 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 50 | $137 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 43 | $164 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 40 | $22 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness76514 | 35 | $12 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 418 | 218 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 294 | 167 |
| Latanoprost | 235 | 81 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 144 | 26 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 110 | 71 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 65 | 11 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$387 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1865 86th StBrooklyn, NY 11214-3108Phone: (646) 630-8266
- 749 61st St Fl 6Brooklyn, NY 11220-5162Phone: (718) 362-6311
- 94 Bowery Frnt 2New York, NY 10013-4888Phone: (646) 630-8266
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-01
- Last updated
- 2026-05-15
- Certified
- 2026-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Russell's NPI number?
- Richard Russell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598772923, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Russell's specialty?
- Richard Russell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Russell located?
- Richard Russell's practice location on file with NPPES is 18 Jayson Ave, Great Neck, NY 11021-4238.
- What is Richard Russell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Russell is (516) 773-8002.
- Does Richard Russell accept Medicare?
- Richard Russell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Russell's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Russell's NPI (1598772923) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.