Russell Frederick Trahan
Russell Frederick Trahan is a Foot & Ankle Surgery specialist based in New York, NY with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Russell Frederick Trahan has practiced podiatry for 41+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5077dNPPES updated 2012-06-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
247 W 145th St, New York, NY 10039-4004
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 = better3.7%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.5%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
102
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
337
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,919
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $122k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — 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 (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$445 received from industry
15 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Russell Frederick Trahan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
New York College of Podiatric Medicine
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 213ES0103X
Education & Training
New York College of Podiatric Medicine (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
250 W 90th St Ph2a, New York, NY 10024-1100
Differs from practice location
Virtual Foot & Ankle Surgery Care With Russell Frederick Trahan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Russell Frederick Trahan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to New York 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 Frederick Trahan
NPI records show Dr. Trahan as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 281-9300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Russell Frederick Trahan
Practice Location
247 W 145th St, New York, NY 10039-4004
Mailing Address
250 W 90th St Ph2a, New York, NY 10024-1100
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