Russell Owen Snyder, M.D.

Family Medicine

Russell Owen Snyder is a Family Medicine specialist based in Huntington, WV with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(304) 528-4600Huntington, WV
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Russell Owen Snyder, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 19+ years, working in group practice. A Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University graduate since 2007, he brings 19+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in West Virginia
  • Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in West Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 124 Family Medicine providers in WVSee all Family Medicine in Huntington19+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 395dNPPES updated 2025-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at West Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3075 Us Route 60 Ste A110, Huntington, WV 25705-8859

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.76%

West Virginia avg: 3.7 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)

4.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.3%

West Virginia avg: 82.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in West Virginia

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

563

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

1,190

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

19,942

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.83M

Percentile rankings compared against 528 reporting peers in West Virginia.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+18%)36%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%
Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-1%)21%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.3k received from industry

141 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Russell Owen Snyder's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2007

    Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University

  2. Board certified · Apr 22, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University (Class of 2007)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3075 Us Route 60, Huntington, WV 25705-8859

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Russell Owen Snyder

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Russell Owen Snyder for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Huntington 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 Owen Snyder

NPI records show Dr. Snyder as active with telehealth listed in Huntington, WV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (304) 528-4600.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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