Russel Alexander, M.D.
NPI 1740224856 · Anesthesiology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russel Alexander, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1740224856).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740224856
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A54958 (CA)
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
20 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
456 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 99 | $75 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 75 | $101 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 53 | $92 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 43 | $44 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Neck Area (1 Year Or Older)00320 | 29 | $216 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye00140 | 27 | $99 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$242 across 2 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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2023-11-27
- Certified
- 2020-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russel Alexander's NPI number?
- Russel Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740224856, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russel Alexander's specialty?
- Russel Alexander is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Russel Alexander located?
- Russel Alexander's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5313.
- What is Russel Alexander's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russel Alexander is (323) 442-7400.
- Does Russel Alexander accept Medicare?
- Russel Alexander is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russel Alexander's NPI active?
- Yes — Russel Alexander's NPI (1740224856) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.