Russell Nockels, MD
NPI 1750368635 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Arlington Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Nockels, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Arlington Heights, IL (NPI 1750368635).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750368635
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036100723 (IL)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
415 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment63048 | 125 | $245 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 116 | $434 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 41 | $854 |
| Placement of Stabilizing Device to Back, 3-6 Spine Bone Segments22842 | 38 | $875 |
| Fusion of Spine in Lower Back22612 | 28 | $1,768 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance During Surgery76998 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$191,290 across 10 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 (1)
- 2160 S 1st Ave(maguire Center, Rm. 1900)Maywood, IL 60153-3328Phone: (708) 216-8563Fax: (708) 216-4948
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-30
- Last updated
- 2023-10-16
- Certified
- 2023-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Nockels's NPI number?
- Russell Nockels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750368635, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Nockels's specialty?
- Russell Nockels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Russell Nockels located?
- Russell Nockels's practice location on file with NPPES is 880 W Central Rd Ste 7200, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2382.
- What is Russell Nockels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Nockels is (847) 618-4430.
- Does Russell Nockels accept Medicare?
- Russell Nockels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Nockels's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Nockels's NPI (1750368635) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.