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ARKANSAS HEALTH GROUP
NPI 1144093956
Surgery in Monticello, AR

Active since November 02, 2023
778 SCOGIN DR STE 140, MONTICELLO, AR 71655(870) 460-3515(870) 460-3529 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 2, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Arkansas Health Group NPPES

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

ARKANSAS HEALTH GROUP (NPI 1144093956), doing business as Baptist Health Surgical Clinic - Drew County, is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in Monticello, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since November 2023. The organization lists Will Rusher, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144093956
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameARKANSAS HEALTH GROUP
Location Address778 SCOGIN DR STE 140Monticello, AR 71655-5729
Mailing Address11001 Executive Center Dr Ste 200Little Rock, AR 72211-4393 · (501) 812-7215 · Fax (501) 812-7215
Phone(870) 460-3515
Fax(870) 460-3529
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWill RusherCeo · (501) 812-7215
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 2, 2023
✔ NPI 1144093956 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
778 SCOGIN DR STE 140, Monticello, AR 71655
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBaptist Health Surgical Clinic - Drew County

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Arkansas Health Group is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

140

Medicare enrollment records show 140 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Arkansas Health Group, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 20

Nurse Practitioner43
Internal Medicine18
Obstetrics/Gynecology17
Gastroenterology10
Pulmonary Disease10
Orthopedic Surgery8
Anesthesiology6
Interventional Radiology6
12 other specialties22

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 140
Jason Gault, DO
General Surgery
NPI 1861608192
778 SCOGIN DR STE 140
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 460-3515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Alan Wilson, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1477541563
778 SCOGIN DR STE 140
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 460-3515
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joseph Browning, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1316925613
1609 W 40TH AVE STE 300
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 536-6045
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare42 mi
Ali Alnashif, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1699731430
7240 SHERIDAN RD STE 101
White Hall, AR 71602
(870) 247-6105
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare47 mi
Jorge Castro Otero, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1124219381
1703 N BUERKLE ST STE 1
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-2511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare64 mi
Jessica Udeogu, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1588241269
4200 EAST WASHINGTON AVE
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 534-1300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare82 mi
Gia Williams
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1093156309
4200 E WASHINGTON AVE
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 534-1300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare82 mi
Justin Rabinowitz, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1417338773
10815 COLONEL GLENN RD
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 406-9228
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare83 mi
Burcu Ozdemir, MD
Geriatric Medicine
NPI 1780774257
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 783
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-8000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare84 mi
Paula Podrazik, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1811059363
4301 W. MARKHAM #783
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-8000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare84 mi
Russell Roberson, M.D.
Anesthesiology
NPI 1750572277
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 515
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-8000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare84 mi
Calixto Romero, MD
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1326507187
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 584
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 526-2085
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare84 mi
George Frazier, M.D.
Hand Surgery
NPI 1467430702
600 S MCKINLEY ST SUITE 200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-4088
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare84 mi
Mark Pippenger, M.D.
Neurology
NPI 1235248246
3201 SPRINGHILL DR STE 490A
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 202-6860
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare84 mi
Cidney Hulett, MD, MPH
Critical Care (Intensivists)
NPI 1598960270
1 SAINT VINCENT CIR SUITE 150
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 552-6830
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare84 mi
Hamilton Newhart
Sports Medicine
NPI 1811575012
4261 STOCKTON DR STE 100
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 526-5451
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare84 mi
John Burda, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1922060268
9500 KANIS RD STE 330
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 202-4900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare85 mi
David Heister, M.D. PH.D.
Interventional Radiology
NPI 1265757918
9500 KANIS RD STE 330
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 224-4900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare85 mi
Benjamin Tharian, MD MRCP FRACP
Gastroenterology
NPI 1932599164
9501 BAPTIST HEALTH DR STE 900
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 219-0721
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare85 mi
Kenneth Sauer, MD
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1225128796
9601 BAPTIST HEALTH DR
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 202-2093
✔ PECOS85 mi
See all 140 clinicians

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

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 Arkansas Health Group's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arkansas Health Group is 1144093956. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2023. The provider is doing business as Baptist Health Surgical Clinic - Drew County.

Where is Arkansas Health Group located?

Arkansas Health Group is located at 778 Scogin Dr Ste 140, Monticello, AR 71655. The listed phone number is (870) 460-3515.

What is Arkansas Health Group's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Arkansas Health Group enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arkansas Health Group is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Arkansas Health Group?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 140 clinicians in 20 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Arkansas Health Group. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (43), Internal Medicine (18) and Obstetrics/Gynecology (17). Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Arkansas Health Group accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Arkansas Health Group as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arkansas Health Group was last updated on November 2, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.