Russell B Branum, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Fort Smith, AR

Russell B Branum, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Fands Physical Therapy, Inc, Ft Smith Rheumatology Pc and his current practice location is 1501 S Waldron Rd, Ste 202, Fort Smith, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (479) 755-6900.

Russell B Branum is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E3265) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1629065685.

Contact Information

Russell B Branum, MD
1501 S Waldron Rd, Ste 202,
Fort Smith, AR 72903-2574
(479) 755-6900
(479) 755-6903



Physician's Profile

Full NameRussell B Branum
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience36 Years
Location1501 S Waldron Rd, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Russell B Branum attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629065685
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/04/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/17/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789643693
  • Enrollment ID: I20041006001231

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Russell B Branum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629065685NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology E3265 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort smith, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Fands Physical Therapy, Inc781089845988
Ft Smith Rheumatology Pc68009512942

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Russell B Branum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFt Smith Rheumatology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285823229
PECOS PAC ID: 6800951294
Enrollment ID: O20090219000008

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Russell B Branum, MD
Po Box 11436,
Fort Smith, AR 72917-1436

Ph: (479) 755-6900
Russell B Branum, MD
1501 S Waldron Rd, Ste 202,
Fort Smith, AR 72903-2574

Ph: (479) 755-6900

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Fort Smith, AR

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Phone: 479-274-3200    Fax: 479-274-3289
Fiorella Nawar, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: 479-709-7402    
Charles Moussallem, M.D
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 Dodson Ave, Suite 280, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: 479-709-7480    Fax: 479-709-7479
Dr. Jason Glenn Daily, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
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Ongkarn Sarasombath, M.D.
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Dr. Jacob K Joseph, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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