Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Russell, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Victorville, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Russell
Dr. Mark Russell is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Victorville, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Russell performed 5,671 Medicare services across 2,785 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Russell received a total of $6,297 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 268 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Russell 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in CA
$6,297 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,671
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for cardiovascular disease
2,785
Unique beneficiaries
$73
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~298 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 1,301 | $1 | $2 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
773 | $99 | $220 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
428 | $98 | $200 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
424 | $44 | $119 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
350 | $155 | $500 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
297 | $72 | $150 |
| Thallium-201 diagnostic injection A radioactive thallium-201 injection used for diagnostic imaging, with dosage measured in millicuries. |
225 | $62 | $695 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
171 | $12 | $52 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
158 | $87 | $112 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
120 | $32 | $115 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
120 | $13 | $50 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
115 | $60 | $200 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
106 | $372 | $1,050 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
99 | $174 | $575 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
84 | $10 | $55 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
76 | $111 | $350 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
73 | $45 | $103 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
72 | $10 | $60 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
72 | $20 | $60 |
| 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. |
68 | $143 | $380 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
66 | $65 | $140 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
59 | $164 | $430 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 56 | $215 | $650 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
55 | $72 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
55 | $204 | $500 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
42 | $125 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
37 | $164 | $450 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
35 | $154 | $450 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
26 | $170 | $350 |
| CT scan of lower spine, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the lower spine using X-rays without the use of contrast dye. |
24 | $114 | $350 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
20 | $90 | $250 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
20 | $59 | $140 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
17 | $48 | $100 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
15 | $470 | $1,240 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $107 | $260 |
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.
9.1% high complexity
28.7% medium
62.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,297
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $900/year across 7 years
Top 35% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
268
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
$6,119 (97.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$177 (2.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,138
2023
$990
2022
$862
2021
$828
2020
$1,115
2019
$617
2018
$747
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$177
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$159
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$153
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$132
Amgen Inc.
$126
Novo Nordisk Inc
$57
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$49
Exact Sciences Corporation
$38
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$37
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$35
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$30
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$25
PFIZER INC.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Philips North America LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 43.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$723
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$584
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$584
ABIOMED
$418
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$399
Amgen Inc.
$314
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$289
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$283
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$264
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$261
Boston Scientific Corporation
$204
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$190
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$168
PFIZER INC.
$153
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$141
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$131
Terumo Medical Corporation
$125
Novo Nordisk Inc
$107
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$99
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$82
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$74
Abbott Laboratories
$70
Z-Medica, LLC
$60
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$56
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$52
BIOTRONIK INC.
$51
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$47
Lundbeck LLC
$43
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$42
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Exact Sciences Corporation
$38
CathWorks, Inc.
$27
Lilly USA, LLC
$27
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Philips North America LLC
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$16
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$14
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 30.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(5044) MCOT · (AM5) Lead management · AMVUTTRA · ANORO ELLIPTA · AVEIR · AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN · Assure WCD · BIOMONITOR · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · ClosureFast · Cologuard Collection Kit · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM S-ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FFRANGIO · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - ATHERECTOMY · HawkOne · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · Impella · Inpefa · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MOUNJARO · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · MetaCross · NEXLETOL · NORTHERA · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · OPTICROSS · Ozempic · PRADAXA · QUIKCLOT · RESONATE · ROTABLATOR · Repatha · Rybelsus · Sherpa · Solitaire · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · UPTRAVI · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WINREVAIR · XARELTO · iPro2
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$82,184
Nearest hospital
VICTOR VALLEY GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Russell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Russell experienced with low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Russell performed 1,301 low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 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. Russell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Russell received a total of $6,297 from 40 companies across 268 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. Russell's costs compare to other cardiologists in Victorville?
Dr. Russell's average Medicare payment per service is $73. 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. Russell) 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 →
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