south-carolina
Specialties
Family Physician
Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder
Dr. Russell S. Blackwelder

Dr. Russell S. Blackwelder

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 9 years
  • Graduated from: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 2012
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1407118508

Dr. Russell S. Blackwelder M.D. , M.DIV.

Family Physician

He is located at 171 Ashley Avenue in Charleston, SC 29425. Can help patients with the following: Birth Control Counseling, Breastfeeding and Lactation, General Care, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, Osteoarthritis (OA). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407118508. Appointment can be made via the phone number (843) 792-1414. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://muschealth.org/muscapps/providerdirectory/Blackwelder-Russell. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder, being an family physician, 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 S. Blackwelder.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Aging In Place
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Migraine
  • Mold Exposure
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prescription Refill
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Women's Health

Procedures Performed by Dr. Russell S. Blackwelder

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Russell S. Blackwelder as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Network data as of May 12, 2024, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 65 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Beaufort Bronze 1 HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Beaufort Bronze 2 HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Beaufort Gold 1 HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Beaufort Silver 1 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Beaufort Silver 2 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Beaufort Silver 2 + Adult Vision HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Beaufort Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Beaufort Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Beaufort Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Congaree Bronze 1 HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Congaree Bronze 2 HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Congaree Gold 1 HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Congaree Silver 1 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Congaree Silver 2 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Congaree Silver 2 + Adult Vision HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Congaree Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Congaree Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Congaree Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Cooper Bronze 1 HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Cooper Bronze 2 HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Cooper Gold 1 HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Cooper Silver 1 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Cooper Silver 2 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Cooper Silver 2 + Adult Vision HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Cooper Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Cooper Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Cooper Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Bronze 1 POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 1 POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 2 POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Gold POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Silver POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Pee Dee Bronze 1 HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Pee Dee Bronze 2 HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Pee Dee Gold 1 HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Pee Dee Silver 1 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Pee Dee Silver 2 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Pee Dee Silver 2 + Adult Vision HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Pee Dee Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Pee Dee Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Pee Dee Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Bronze 4 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Bronze 6 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Gold 1 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Gold 5 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 14 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 40 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1 PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 2 PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 1 PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 2 PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

First Choice Next

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from First Choice Next
First Choice Next plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
First Choice Next Bronze Essential HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Bronze Premier HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Bronze Signature HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Gold Premier HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Gold Signature HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Essential HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Premier HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Signature HMO · Silver Preferred 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 S. Blackwelder is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Russell S. Blackwelder is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .

Bills through: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol

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

Novartis $14

Other

Food and Beverage $15

Studies

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 2012

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://muschealth.org/muscapps/providerdirectory/Blackwelder-Russell

Affiliated practices

Coastal Carolina Multispecialty Association
9221 University Boulevard
North Charleston, 29406 SC
(843) 760-0700

Affiliated hospitals

MUSC MEDICAL CENTER
169 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, 29425 SC
(843) 792-2300
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, 29406 SC
(843) 847-4100

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder accept patients with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina?

Yes, Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder is listed in-network for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder?

Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder's office is located at 171 Ashley Avenue in Charleston, SC 29425.

What conditions does Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder treat?

Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder provides treatment for Birth Control Counseling, Breastfeeding and Lactation, General Care, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity, Osteoarthritis (OA). For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder is affiliated with Coastal Carolina Multispecialty Association.

Has Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Russell Steven Blackwelder is affiliated with MUSC MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.