Russell Tigges, MD
NPI 1902839327 · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Poughkeepsie, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Tigges, MD is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Poughkeepsie, NY (NPI 1902839327).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902839327
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 206940 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,098 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 | 450 | $136 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 430 | $51 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 324 | $113 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 280 | $30 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 239 | $49 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 210 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 907 | 369 |
| Mupirocin | 215 | 205 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 88 | 72 |
| Amoxicillin | 33 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 31 | 27 |
| Dexamethasone | 28 | 28 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 24 | 21 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40,724 across 38 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
- 2006-07-09
- Last updated
- 2015-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Tigges's NPI number?
- Russell Tigges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902839327, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Tigges's specialty?
- Russell Tigges is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Russell Tigges located?
- Russell Tigges's practice location on file with NPPES is 1910 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-6027.
- What is Russell Tigges's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Tigges is (845) 454-0120.
- Does Russell Tigges accept Medicare?
- Russell Tigges is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Tigges's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Tigges's NPI (1902839327) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.