Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Russell Powell, M.D.

Neurology · Ventura, CA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Low-engagement
300 HILLMONT AVE, Ventura, CA 93003
8056526556
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1194015305 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Powell from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Powell

Dr. Russell Powell is a neurology specialist in Ventura, CA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Powell performed 86 Medicare services across 83 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Powell received a total of $5,063 from 28 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 257 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Powell is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 86 Medicare services $5,063 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
86
Medicare services
Bottom 12% in CA for neurology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
83
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~6 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
43 $143 $418
EEG, extended monitoring
A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is both awake and asleep.
23 $45 $341
Telephone or electronic consultation, at least 5 minutes
A remote assessment and management service provided by a consulting physician via telephone, internet, or electronic health record. The service requires at least 5 minutes of time and includes a written report.
20 $27 $150
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,063
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $723/year across 7 years
Top 33% in CA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
28
Companies
257
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,021 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$42 (0.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,321
2023
$1,004
2022
$401
2021
$483
2020
$163
2019
$246
2018
$444

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$935
ABBVIE INC.
$367
UCB, Inc.
$320
PFIZER INC.
$276
Neurelis, Inc.
$85
ARGENX US, INC.
$81
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$48
Amgen Inc.
$35
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$33
Lundbeck LLC
$29
Biogen, Inc.
$24
SK Life Science, Inc.
$24
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$22
EMD Serono, Inc.
$22
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 69.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
UCB, Inc.
$1,128
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$968
ABBVIE INC.
$863
Biogen, Inc.
$324
EMD Serono, Inc.
$304
PFIZER INC.
$289
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$140
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$126
Neurelis, Inc.
$109
Amgen Inc.
$83
ARGENX US, INC.
$81
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$73
Allergan Inc.
$66
Eisai Inc.
$61
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$48
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$48
Abbott Laboratories
$47
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$42
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$39
CSL Behring
$35
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$31
Lundbeck LLC
$29
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$25
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
SK Life Science, Inc.
$24
AbbVie Inc.
$21
Genentech USA, Inc.
$18
EISAI INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 58.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
35
Per 100K population
4.2
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
VENTURA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Powell is a remote monitoring specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Powell experienced with initial hospital admission, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Powell performed 43 initial hospital admission, high complexity services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Powell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Powell received a total of $5,063 from 28 companies across 257 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Powell's costs compare to other neurologists in Ventura?
Dr. Powell's average Medicare payment per service is $90. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Powell) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →