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TAMELA C MATTHEWS ARNP
NPI 1235547589
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Smackover, AR

Active since July 31, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1856 PERSHING HWY, SMACKOVER, AR 71762(870) 725-4392 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 28, 2025, Jan 22, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Tamela C Matthews Arnp NPPES

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

TAMELA C MATTHEWS ARNP (NPI 1235547589) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Smackover, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (A004132) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235547589
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameTAMELA C MATTHEWSCredential: ARNP
Location Address1856 PERSHING HWYSmackover, AR 71762-9542
Mailing Address1856 Pershing HwySmackover, AR 71762-9542 · (870) 725-4392
Phone(870) 725-4392
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1235547589 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 · A004132
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License A004132 (AR)
1856 PERSHING HWY, Smackover, AR 71762
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Tamela C Matthews Arnp 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 ID6901121649
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150220001548
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
105 services52 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71762 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.

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 Tamela Matthews's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamela Matthews is 1235547589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2014.

Where is Tamela Matthews located?

Tamela Matthews practices at 1856 Pershing Hwy, Smackover, AR 71762. The listed phone number is (870) 725-4392.

What is Tamela Matthews's specialty?

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

Is Tamela Matthews enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tamela Matthews 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.

What insurance does Tamela Matthews accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Tamela Matthews 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 Tamela Matthews was last updated on May 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.