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BRIAN MEARS DNAP, APRN,PMHNP-BC
NPI 1164789392
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Little Rock, AR

Active since April 12, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11501 HURON LN STE 5, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211(501) 904-4762(501) 708-2185 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2026, May 15, 2025, Jan 12, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Brian Mears Dnap, Aprn,pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

BRIAN MEARS DNAP, APRN,PMHNP-BC (NPI 1164789392) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (232177) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164789392
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN MEARSCredential: DNAP, APRN,PMHNP-BC
Location Address11501 HURON LN STE 5Little Rock, AR 72211-2491
Mailing Address11501 Huron Ln Ste 5Little Rock, AR 72211-2491 · (501) 904-4762 · Fax (501) 708-2185
Phone(501) 904-4762
Fax(501) 708-2185
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1164789392 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in AR · 232177
Also ListedNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredTaxonomy 367500000X · License C003103 (AR)
11501 HURON LN STE 5, Little Rock, AR 72211
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Brian Mears

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brian Mears Dnap, Aprn,pmhnp-bc 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 ID345401170
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250528000556
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Mears reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Reding & Leach MD PLLC
Same address
Psychiatry
11501 HURON LN STE 5
Little Rock, AR 72211
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245723584 (501) 904-4762

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72211 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ADRIANNE R FUNMAKER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
11501 HURON LN STE 5
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211
Pulaski County (501) 904-4762
JESSIE MERANDA STUCKEY MNSC, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
11501 HURON LN STE 5
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211
Pulaski County (501) 904-4762
REDING & LEACH MD PLLC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
11501 HURON LN STE 5
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211
Pulaski County (501) 904-4762

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 Brian Mears's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Mears is 1164789392. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2012.

Where is Brian Mears located?

Brian Mears practices at 11501 Huron Ln Ste 5, Little Rock, AR 72211. The listed phone number is (501) 904-4762.

What is Brian Mears's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Brian Mears enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Mears 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 organization bills Medicare for Brian Mears's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Mears reassigns Medicare benefits to Reding & Leach MD PLLC (Little Rock, AR). The 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 Brian Mears's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Mears accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Brian Mears 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 Brian Mears was last updated on August 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.