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JOSE R ROMERO MD
NPI 1205887163
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Little Rock, AR

Active since May 15, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-11, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202(501) 364-1416(501) 364-3551 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Jose R Romero Md NPPES

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

JOSE R ROMERO MD (NPI 1205887163) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-5819) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205887163
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X
Provider Legal NameJOSE R ROMEROCredential: MD
Location Address1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-11Little Rock, AR 72202-3500
Mailing Address1 Childrens Way # 512-11Little Rock, AR 72202-3500 · (501) 364-1416 · Fax (501) 364-3551
Phone(501) 364-1416
Fax(501) 364-3551
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 2009
✔ NPI 1205887163 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0208X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AR · E-5819✔ Licensed in NE · 19225
Definition
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-11, Little Rock, AR 72202
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid47078557559NE
Medicare UPINA64758NE
Medicare PIN5H341AR
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified266579NE
Medicaid124801001AR

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 (PECOS)

Jose R Romero Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Jose Romero reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Same address
Psychologist
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114255353 (501) 364-1100
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
3.4 mi
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 664
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598773079 (501) 364-2526

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

STEVEN M DAHL M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-11
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1416
ANA PAULA DEL VALLE PENELLA M.D
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-11
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1416
ASHLEAH P COURTNEY MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-11
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1416
MARIA A. GARCIA FERNANDEZ M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-11
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1416
ADRIANA SARMIENTO CLEMENTE MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 512-11
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1416

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 Jose Romero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Romero is 1205887163. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006.

Where is Jose Romero located?

Jose Romero practices at 1 Childrens Way # 512-11, Little Rock, AR 72202. The listed phone number is (501) 364-1416.

What is Jose Romero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Jose Romero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose Romero is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jose Romero's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jose Romero reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR) and Arkansas Childrens Hospital (Little Rock, 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 Jose Romero's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jose Romero accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Jose Romero 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 Jose Romero was last updated on March 11, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.