Physician Profile
Richard S. Russell, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Russell
Richard S. Russell, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Great Neck, NY. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 419 services to 387 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, exam of visual field with extended testing, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (516) 773-8002
- Email not available
Practice Locations
18 JAYSON AVE
Great Neck, NY 11021
1865 86th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
749 61st St Fl 6
Brooklyn, NY 11220
94 Bowery Frnt 2
New York, NY 10013
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
419 services · 387 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method | Imaging | 76513 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
68 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
67 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
43 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
40 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors in Great Neck 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Richard S. Russell?
Richard S. Russell is an eye doctor in Great Neck, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Richard S. Russell's address?
Richard S. Russell is listed at 18 Jayson Ave, Great Neck, NY 11021. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Richard S. Russell?
The number on file is (516) 773-8002. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard S. Russell?
Richard S. Russell's National Provider Identifier is 1598772923. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Richard S. Russell train?
Richard S. Russell attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard S. Russell have?
Richard S. Russell has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Richard S. Russell perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard S. Russell performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of visual field with extended testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard S. Russell's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard S. Russell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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