RUSSELL L. BRINK D.O. – NPI #1780978171
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RUSSELL BRINK is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780978171 to RUSSELL BRINK on June 03, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Mar 14, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RUSSELL BRINK below.

NPI Profile for
RUSSELL L. BRINK

NPI Number
1780978171
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RUSSELL L. BRINK
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
7777 SOUTHWEST FWY
304
HOUSTON, TX 77074-1802
Phone: (713) 270-4545 Fax: (713) 270-9197
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RUSSELL BRINK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERDPSTXD0182867
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 TX P0702

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Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RUSSELL BRINK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL
      16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
      17500 W GRAND PARKWAY SOUTH
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
    • OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER
      1705 JACKSON ST
      RICHMOND, TX 77469
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA VILLAGE DIALYSIS
      6952 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY
      ROSENBERG, TX 77471
    • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE BRAZOS
      1730 B F TERRY BLVD, STE 1102
      ROSENBERG, TX 77471
    • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE ROSENBERG
      2510 B. F. Terry Blvd.
      ROSENBERG, TX 77471
    • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE SUGARLAND LLC
      4675 Sweetwater Blvd, Suite B
      SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
    • FT BEND DIALYSIS CTR
      3819 CARTWRIGHT RD
      MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459

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