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Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM

(Dr. Robert Irving Russell, DPM)

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (1984)

1717 11th Avenue South Suite 402
Birmingham, AL 35205

(205) 933-9595

Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM is a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM is affiliated with PODIATRY ASSOCIATES PC.

Office Locations

1717 11th Avenue South Suite 402
Birmingham, AL 35205

(205) 933-9595

(205) 933-5250

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

foot capsulotomy

nail avulsion with matrixectomy

toe interphalangeal joint capsulotomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for foot capsulotomy, nail avulsion with matrixectomy (permanent nail removal), and toe interphalangeal (IP) joint capsulotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

nail avulsion

nail avulsion procedure

nail avulsion surgery

nail surgery

skin lesion destruction

In 2012, Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM had a list price for nail avulsion, nail avulsion procedure (nail removal), nail avulsion surgery (nail removal surgery), nail surgery, and skin lesion destruction (e.g. laser surgery) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, nail procedures and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	74
doctor visit	1016
excision	60
injections	77
nail avulsion	96
nail procedures	110
nerve block	53
pain management	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	214
skin procedures	214

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	75
doctor visit	822
excision	75
injections	110
lower extremity surgery	19
nail avulsion	119
nail procedures	119
nerve block	29
pain management	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	133
skin procedures	133

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	507

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	280
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	112
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	50
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	24
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	53
doctor visit	905
excision	53
injections	116
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
nail avulsion	85
nail procedures	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	132
skin procedures	132

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	555

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	318
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	395
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	106
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	48
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	65
doctor visit	979
excision	65
injections	106
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	19
nail avulsion	95
nail procedures	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	142
skin procedures	142

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	738
Female	1130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1218
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	798
From 75 to 84	538
85 and over	280
Less than 65	252

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	83
doctor visit	924
excision	83
injections	145
lower extremity surgery	25
nail avulsion	100
nail procedures	100
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	150
skin procedures	150

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	593

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	635
Black	298
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	160
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	102
doctor visit	723
excision	86
injections	71
nail avulsion	73
nail procedures	89
nerve block	15
nursing home care	27
pain management	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	188
skin procedures	188

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	551
Black	243
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	119
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	119
doctor visit	866
excision	119
injections	98
nail avulsion	86
nail procedures	86
nursing home care	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	145
skin procedures	145

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	404
Female	555

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	145
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, nail procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	48
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
doctor visit	526
injections	55
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	48
nail avulsion	44
nail procedures	60
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	82
skin procedures	82

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	196
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	101
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	48
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, nail procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	81
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	57
doctor visit	549
excision	41
injections	73
joint surgery	81
lower extremity surgery	81
nail avulsion	71
nail procedures	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	90
skin procedures	90

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	246
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	121
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	49
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL during 2021 were nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	44
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	58
doctor visit	603
excision	30
hospital care	43
injections	64
inpatient care	43
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	44
nail avulsion	72
nail procedures	100
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	98
skin procedures	98

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	261
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	119
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, nail procedures and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	53
doctor visit	535
excision	31
hospital care	41
injections	55
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	45
nail avulsion	69
nail procedures	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	119
skin procedures	119

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	234
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	109
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Birmingham, AL were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, nail procedures and injections.

capsulotomy	43
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	68
doctor visit	768
excision	64
hospital care	42
injections	88
inpatient care	42
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	38
nail avulsion	82
nail procedures	92
nerve block	32
nursing home care	22
pain management	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	135
skin procedures	135

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	487

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	188
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	537
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	245
85 and over	124
Less than 65	118
65 to 74	335

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	9
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1984. He has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (1984)

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

PODIATRY ASSOCIATES PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Organogenesis Inc.	$1,350 Apligraf $449	PuraPly $366	Puraply Antimicrobial $223	Dermagraft $143	Puraply/Affinity/NuTech $125	Other $44
Stryker Corporation	$908 ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE $241	FuseFORCE $221	SALVATION $167	ORTHOLOC 3DI $95	Anchorage $87	Other $97
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$842 $842
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$667 Santyl $353	Regranex $264	Oasis $49
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$513 NUZYRA $513
Other	$3,052 JUBLIA $448	KERYDIN $185	KRYSTEXXA $176	InnovaMatrix AC $174	STRAVIX $122	Other $1,947

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,331

Biography

Dr. Robert Russell specializes in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) and practices in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Russell obtained a license to practice in Alabama.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert I. Russell, DPM From 2012 - 2022

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