FT SMITH RHEUMATOLOGY PC
NPI 1285823229
Specialist in Fort Smith, AR
About Ft Smith Rheumatology Pc NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
FT SMITH RHEUMATOLOGY PC (NPI 1285823229) is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in Fort Smith, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. The organization lists Russell B Branum, Physician, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 2
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Ft Smith Rheumatology Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Revalidation Due Date
Revalidation due by January 31, 2027
Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
2Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Ft Smith Rheumatology PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians, nearest first (2)
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 Ft Smith Rheumatology PC's NPI number?
The NPI number for Ft Smith Rheumatology PC is 1285823229. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2007.
Where is Ft Smith Rheumatology PC located?
Ft Smith Rheumatology PC is located at 3501 W.E. Knight Dr, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 573-7800.
What is Ft Smith Rheumatology PC's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.
Is Ft Smith Rheumatology PC enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Ft Smith Rheumatology PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When is Ft Smith Rheumatology PC's Medicare revalidation due?
According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Arkansas, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ft Smith Rheumatology PC?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Ft Smith Rheumatology PC, in Nurse Practitioner and Rheumatology. 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. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Ft Smith Rheumatology PC 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 Ft Smith Rheumatology PC 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 Ft Smith Rheumatology PC was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Ft Smith Rheumatology Pc · NPI 1285823229
Specialist organization in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since October 16, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1285823229 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** October 16, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Specialist · taxonomy 174400000X
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Russell Branum, PHYSICIAN
## Practice location
- **Address:** 3501 W.E. KNIGHT DR, Fort Smith, AR 72903-6248
- **Phone:** (479) 573-7800 · **Fax:** (479) 709-7238
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Medicare revalidation due:** January 31, 2027 (Non-DME Part B, Arkansas, Clinic/Group Practice) · CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 2 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Nurse Practitioner (1), Rheumatology (1); 2 practice within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 21, 2022
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 162999002 (AR); Medicaid 146912001 (AR)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1285823229) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.