Dr. Russell B. Branum
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 33 years
- Graduated from: University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1988
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1629065685
Dr. Russell B. Branum MD
Rheumatologist
He is located at 1501 South Waldron Road Ste 202 in Fort Smith, AR 72903. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Pain, Bladder Control, Fibromyalgia, Obesity, Peptic Ulcer, Scleroderma. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629065685. Appointment can be made via the phone number (479) 755-6900. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Russell B. Branum, being an rheumatologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Russell B. Branum.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Amyloidosis
- Anemia
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Bone Loss
- Bursitis
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Claudication
- Collagen Vascular Disease (CVD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Erythema Nodosum
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Migraine
- Muscle Pain
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis (PM)
- Porphyria
- Prescription Refill
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Reactive Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Spondylolysis
- Tendinitis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vasculitis
- Weber-Christian Disease
Procedures Performed by Dr. Russell B. Branum
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Russell B. Branum as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of May 16, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Exp Standardized | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Value | PPO · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Catastrophic HSA | PPO · Catastrophic | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Standardized | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Value | PPO · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver AH | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Standardized | PPO · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Health Advantage
Network data as of May 16, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Health Advantage
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| HA Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Bronze National | POS · Expanded Bronze | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Premier National | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Premier National | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Platinum Standardized | POS · Platinum | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver AH | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| HA Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
Octave
Network data as of May 16, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 6 plans from Octave
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octave Bronze Exp Standardized | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Bronze Value | POS · Expanded Bronze | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Classic National | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Gold Standardized | POS · Gold | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver AH | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Octave Silver Standardized | POS · Silver | Usable Mutual Connect PPO | Accepting new patients |
Dental plans
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of May 16, 2006, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Gold | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Gold Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Pediatric | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision | PPO · High | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
| Dental Silver | PPO · Low | True Blue PPO | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Russell B. Branum is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Russell B. Branum is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Rheumatology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Arcare
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Pfizer | $2199 |
| UCB | $1882 |
| Janssen | $1352 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $13330 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1988Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Russell B. Branum?
Dr. Russell B. Branum's office is located at 1501 South Waldron Road Ste 202 in Fort Smith, AR 72903.
Does Dr. Russell B. Branum accept patients with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
Yes, Dr. Russell B. Branum is listed in-network for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Russell B. Branum affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Russell B. Branum is affiliated with MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH.
What conditions does Dr. Russell B. Branum treat?
Dr. Russell B. Branum provides treatment for Abdominal Pain, Bladder Control, Fibromyalgia, Obesity, Peptic Ulcer, Scleroderma. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Russell B. Branum have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Russell B. Branum is affiliated with Johnson Regional Orthopedic Clinic. For the full list of practices see this list.