RUSSELL L. MCELVEEN DO – NPI #1275714735
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

RUSSELL MCELVEEN is a thoracic surgeon located in SPRINGFIELD, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275714735 to RUSSELL MCELVEEN on November 26, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 8 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 28, 2025. 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 MCELVEEN below.

NPI Profile for
RUSSELL L. MCELVEEN

NPI Number
1275714735
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RUSSELL L. MCELVEEN
Credentials
DO
Primary location
747 N RUTLEDGE ST FL 4
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702-6700
Phone: (217) 545-8000 Fax: (217) 545-7053
8 Other location(s):
305 W Jackson St Ste 206
Carbondale, IL 62901-1474
Phone: (618) 457-3006
Fax: (618) 457-3008
409 W Oak St Ste 202
Carbondale, IL 62901-1464
Phone: (618) 529-0555
Fax: (618) 529-0556
10370 Haligus Rd Ste 200
Huntley, IL 60142-9582
Phone: (815) 759-8070
Fax: (815) 759-4931
4309 W Medical Center Dr Ste A200
McHenry, IL 60050-8437
Phone: (815) 759-8070
Fax: (815) 759-4931
1723 Broadway St Ste 210
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4556
Phone: (573) 331-7870
Fax: (573) 331-7899
One Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212-0001
Phone: (573) 884-3278
Fax: (573) 884-1351
1102 W 32nd St Ste 200
Joplin, MO 64804-3503
Phone: (417) 347-5001
2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 520
North Kansas City, MO 64116-3274
Phone: (816) 691-5198
Fax: (816) 346-7095
Mailing address
PO BOX 19639
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62794-9639
Phone: (217) 545-8000 Fax: (844) 470-2486
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 28, 2025

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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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)
IL 036140179

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
ENDPOINT IS USED TO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC CONTINUITY OF CARE DOCUMENTS (C-CDA) FOR OUTPATIENT REFERRALS
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
ONE HOSPITAL DR,
COLUMBIA, MO 77025-1669

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
305 W JACKSON ST STE 206,
CARBONDALE, IL 77025-1669

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
409 W OAK ST STE 202,
CARBONDALE, IL 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
LAKE ERIE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, BRADENTON - Graduated 2006
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 MCELVEEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HERRIN HOSPITAL
      201 S 14TH ST
      HERRIN, IL 62948
    • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CARBONDALE
      405 W JACKSON
      CARBONDALE, IL 62901
    • SSM HEALTH SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      3635 VISTA AVE
      SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
    • ST JOSEPH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      2 SOUTH HOSPITAL DRIVE
      MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966
    • WARNER HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
      422 W WHITE ST
      CLINTON, IL 61727

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