Russell Edmund Massine, M.D.
Russell Edmund Massine is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Bend, OR with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 28 years in internal medicine, Russell Edmund Massine, M.D. is a long-established nephrologist in Bend. Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (class of 1998), he has been practicing for over 28 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.38/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Federal MIPS score higher than 47% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1940dNPPES updated 2021-01-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Oregon, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.38/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in OregonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.34%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Oregon2.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.3%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in OregonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
801
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
583
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,803
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.16M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$131 received from industry
2 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 Russell Edmund Massine's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 28, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Russell Edmund Massine
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Russell Edmund Massine for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Bend 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 Russell Edmund Massine
NPI records show Dr. Massine as active with telehealth listed in Bend, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (541) 382-2811.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Russell Edmund Massine
Practice Location
1501 Ne Medical Center Dr, Bend, OR 97701-6051
Mailing Address
1501 Ne Medical Center Dr, Bend, OR 97701-6051
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