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Active NPI 1639372345 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher John Russo , MD

Ophthalmology • Bristol, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Russo, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Bristol, CT. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2006, Dr. Russo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1345 FARMINGTON AVE.

Dr. Russo is affiliated with Starling Physicians, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1345 Farmington Ave

Bristol, CT 060104776

Telephone 8605850000
Fax 8605845514
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Starling Physicians, Pllc Facility NPI 1245689355

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Bristol, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
20 Yrs -12.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 32.0 Yrs
State Avg: 31.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Bristol, CT (363 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
68.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Russo (20 Years) 20 Yrs
Bristol Specialty Average (32.0 Years) 32.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
482 407 $355.00 $131.58
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
354 239 $255.00 $92.93
92250 Photography of the retina
172 171 $180.00 $36.88
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
118 115 $80.00 $28.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
112 111 $110.00 $38.01
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
104 104 $180.00 $66.81
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears
93 42 $75.00 $22.03
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
87 54 $205.00 $41.44
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
83 50 $2002.00 $560.79
92134 Imaging of retina
83 80 $120.00 $41.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
68 68 $425.00 $155.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
26 17 $1265.00 $345.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
15 15 $305.00 $174.41
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
11 11 $240.00 $88.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-02-22
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CT 053760

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NH 14895

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1017993 (VT)
Medicaid State Provider ID
30209796 (NH)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna
8705025
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna
9507532
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem
1639372345
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Harvard Pilgrim
AA183908

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Starling Physicians, Pllc

1345 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 060104776

Phone: 8605850000

Starling Physicians, Pllc

100 Simsbury Rd, Avon, CT 060013793

Phone: 8602583480

Starling Physicians, Pllc

1 Lake St, New Britain, CT 060521396

Phone: 8608327466

Starling Physicians, Pllc

41 Brewster Rd, Bristol, CT 060105161

Phone: 8602583480

Starling Physicians, Pllc

1260 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 061094362

Phone: 8608324666

Starling Physicians, Pllc

1379 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 060104776

Phone: 8605850000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1093749996

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 22, 2023

Registered at 1345 FARMINGTON AVE, BRISTOL, CT 060104776 (Tel: 8605850000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 22, 2023

Registered at 1345 FARMINGTON AVE, BRISTOL, CT 060104776 (Tel: 8605850000)

NPI Profile Active November 09, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location November 09, 2015

Registered at 641 FARMINGTON AVE, BRISTOL, CT 060103953 (Tel: 8605850000)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address November 09, 2015

Registered at 641 FARMINGTON AVE, BRISTOL, CT 060103953 (Tel: 8605850000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 09, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER RUSSO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 09, 2015

Ophthalmology (License #14895 in NH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 08, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639372345
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 08, 2007
Last Update: February 22, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1345 Farmington Ave

Bristol, CT 060104776

Phone: 8605850000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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