MICHAEL ELKINS MD
NPI 1013572270
Hospitalist in Mountain Home, AR

Active since May 03, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
624 HOSPITAL DR., MOUNTAIN HOME, AR 72653(870) 508-1000(870) 424-3089 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 16, 2022, Aug 4, 2022, May 3, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Michael Elkins Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MICHAEL ELKINS MD (NPI 1013572270) is an individual hospitalist provider in Mountain Home, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E15466) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013572270
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL ELKINSCredential: MD
Location Address624 HOSPITAL DR.Mountain Home, AR 72653
Mailing Address624 Hospital Dr.Mountain Home, AR 72653 · (870) 508-1000 · Fax (870) 424-3089
Fax(870) 424-3089
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 16, 2022
✔ NPI 1013572270 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E15466
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
624 HOSPITAL DR., Mountain Home, AR 72653

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Elkins Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4385070838
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220819000293
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Elkins reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
624 HOSPITAL DR
Mountain Home, AR 72653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
624 HOSPITAL DR
Mountain Home, AR 72653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
679 N MAIN ST
Salem, AR 72576
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1841038825 (Arkansas)
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
679 NORTH MAIN
Salem, AR 72576
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
375 services191 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
233 services131 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
222 services212 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
95 services46 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
85 services83 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
80 services77 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72653 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Elkins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Elkins is 1013572270. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2019.

Where is Michael Elkins located?

Michael Elkins practices at 624 Hospital Dr., Mountain Home, AR 72653. The listed phone number is (870) 508-1000.

What is Michael Elkins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Michael Elkins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Elkins is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Elkins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Elkins reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Baxter County Regional Hospital Inc (Mountain Home, AR), First In Service Hospitalists, PA (Mountain Home, AR), Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital (Salem, AR) and Fulton County Hospital (Salem, AR). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Michael Elkins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Elkins was last updated on August 16, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.