Individual provider

Debra Russell, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Medicare enrolled

Debra Russell, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Fort Smith, AR, registered under NPI 1730159914.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1001 TOWSON AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72901. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

1001 TOWSON AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72901 Open in Google Maps →

Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
E1315 AR Diagnostic Radiology Physician primary
20630 OK Diagnostic Radiology Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: AR, OK. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
PAC ID
0042251746
Enrollment ID
I20050512000500

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: Arkansas and Oklahoma. The practice address on file is in Fort Smith, AR, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

AR Arkansas practice address
Licence
E1315
Specialty
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Verify with the AR board →
OK Oklahoma
Licence
20630
Specialty
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Verify with the OK board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Diagnostic Radiology covers

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2085R0202X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Diagnostic Radiology E1315 AR primary
2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Diagnostic Radiology 20630 OK

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1730159914 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJan 23, 2006
Last updatedApr 30, 2019
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 441-4000
Mailing address PO BOX 1983
Fort Smith, AR 72902
Other identifiers 100077300A · Medicaid (OK)
134580001 · Medicaid (AR)
The last update on file is Apr 30, 2019. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1730159914 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 4 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 7 3 0 1 5 9 9 1
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 7 6 0 2 5 9 9 2

Sum = 66 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 4 · actual last digit = 4

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1730159914?
NPI 1730159914 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Debra Russell, M.D. in Fort Smith, AR. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Diagnostic Radiology cover?
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
How do I contact Debra Russell, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (479) 441-4000, last updated Apr 30, 2019. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Debra Russell, M.D. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1730159914 a valid number?
Yes. 1730159914 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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