BHG L, LLC
NPI 1285280016
Psychiatry & Neurology - Addiction Medicine in Fort Smith, AR

Active since August 16, 2019CLIA 04D2173845 · Waiver
1501 WALDRON ROAD, STE 203, FORT SMITH, AR 72903(479) 769-2880(479) 769-2871 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 26, 2025, Dec 18, 2024, Feb 28, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Bhg L, Llc NPPES

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

BHG L, LLC (NPI 1285280016), doing business as Bhg Medical Services-fort Smith, is a healthcare organization registered as an addiction medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since August 2019. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 20, 2027 and lists Jay Higham, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285280016
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy2084A0401X
Legal Business NameBHG L, LLC
Location Address1501 WALDRON ROAD, STE 203Fort Smith, AR 72903
Mailing Address5001 Spring Valley Rd Ste 600eDallas, TX 75244-8217 · (214) 365-6100 · Fax (214) 365-6150
Fax(479) 769-2871
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJay HighamCeo · (214) 365-6112
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1285280016 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 8

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084A0401X
Definition
A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 207QA0401X
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 207RA0401X
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2083A0300X
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
1501 WALDRON ROAD, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBhg Medical Services-fort Smith

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bhg L, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

21

Medicare enrollment records show 21 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bhg L, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7

Nurse Practitioner6
Clinical Social Worker4
Emergency Medicine3
Family Practice2
General Practice2
Internal Medicine2
Mental Health Counselor2

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 21
General Practice
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767 W NORTH ST
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 521-3600
✔ PECOS47 mi
Family Practice
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3 E APPLEBY RD SUITE 101
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 404-1010
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare52 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1538863311
1805 HIGHWAY 71 S
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 385-2826
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare55 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1558825356
242 SHAKE RAG RD
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 315-3344
✔ PECOS109 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1932358751
1058 FRONT ST STE 104
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 504-2092
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare111 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1710706544
1306 MILITARY RD
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 515-2127
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare115 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1770212219
110 PEARSON
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 315-4224
✔ PECOS116 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1962511808
148 HICKORY CREEK CIRCLE
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 350-9606
✔ PECOS117 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1023107935
13212 FAIRVIEW VILLAGE COURT
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 257-1000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare118 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306406806
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 519
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-7977
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare124 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1962455212
4300 W 7TH ST
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 257-5072
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare124 mi
General Practice
NPI 1033193966
1127 MAIN ST
Vilonia, AR 72173
(501) 796-6740
✔ PECOS124 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1629009451
1805 HASBROOK CT
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 349-8441
✔ PECOS126 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902552953
600 W 52ND ST
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 792-6900
✔ PECOS132 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1790380574
1215 MARYWOOD DR
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 307-0932
✔ PECOS156 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1639173396
195 HOSPITAL DR
Cherokee Village, AR 72529
(870) 257-6060
✔ PECOS169 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1942630959
2920 KNIGHT ST STE 102
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 771-2008
✔ PECOS202 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1821390303
57950 LEAVENWORTH ST
Mcconnell Afb, KS 67221
(316) 759-2000
✔ PECOS230 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1558744128
4500 S LANCASTER RD
Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 742-8387
✔ PECOS231 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1659450823
703 CALVIN AVERY DR SUITE B
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 732-1878
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare236 mi
See all 21 clinicians

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 04D2173845

Bhg Medical Services- Fort Smith Bhg L, LLC · Fort Smith, AR
Active · expires Oct 20, 2027
CLIA Number04D2173845
Laboratory TypeOpioid Treatment Cent
Certificate Effective DateOctober 21, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 20, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNicole Perales
Laboratory Phone(479) 769-2880
Laboratory LocationBhg Medical Services- Fort Smith Bhg L, LLC1501 S Waldron Road, Suite 203, Fort Smith, AR 72903
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Bhg L, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bhg L, LLC is 1285280016. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2019. The provider is doing business as BHG Medical Services-Fort Smith.

Where is Bhg L, LLC located?

Bhg L, LLC is located at 1501 Waldron Road Ste 203, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 769-2880.

What is Bhg L, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Addiction Medicine, with taxonomy code 2084A0401X.

Is Bhg L, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bhg L, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bhg L, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 21 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Bhg L, LLC. 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 (6), Clinical Social Worker (4) and Emergency Medicine (3). Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Bhg L, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 04D2173845) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 20, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Bhg L, LLC 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 Bhg L, LLC 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 Bhg L, LLC was last updated on March 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.