Ron C. Russell, M.D.
Ron C. Russell is a Hospitalist based in Meridian, MS with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 41 years in hospitalist, Ron C. Russell, M.D. is a long-established hospitalist in Meridian. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 4578dNPPES updated 2013-11-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1314 19th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301-4116
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
547
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
105
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
363
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $35k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$49 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Ron C. Russell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
Po Box 5183, Meridian, MS 39302-5183
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Ron C. Russell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ron C. Russell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Meridian required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ron C. Russell
NPI records show Dr. Russell as active with telehealth listed in Meridian, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (601) 703-4078.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ron C. Russell
Practice Location
1314 19th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301-4116
Mailing Address
Po Box 5183, Meridian, MS 39302-5183
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