Russell M Zivkovich, M.D.
Russell M Zivkovich is a Family Medicine specialist based in Cohoes, NY with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Russell M Zivkovich, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 32+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at Albany Medical College of Union University (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6632dNPPES updated 2008-03-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.47%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New York0.47% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
37
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
142
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,404
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $781k
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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
64 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 M Zivkovich's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.75 / 1.00
High vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Albany Medical College
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 1994)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Russell M Zivkovich
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Russell M Zivkovich for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Cohoes 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 M Zivkovich
Dr. Zivkovich is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cohoes, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 237-3629.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
54 Bedford St, Cohoes, NY 12047-2935
Mailing Address
54 Bedford St, Cohoes, NY 12047-2935
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