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CHAPMANS EYE CARE
NPI 1356616940
Optometrist in Hot Springs, AR

Active since March 14, 2012
4328 CENTRAL AVE, SUITE G, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913(501) 525-1348(501) 525-3723 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Chapmans Eye Care NPPES

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

CHAPMANS EYE CARE (NPI 1356616940) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Hot Springs, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. The organization lists Russell T Simmons, Doctor / President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356616940
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameC & R EYE GROUP PA
Location Address4328 CENTRAL AVE, SUITE GHot Springs, AR 71913-7436
Mailing Address4328 Central Ave, Suite GHot Springs, AR 71913-7436 · (501) 525-1348 · Fax (501) 525-3723
Phone(501) 525-1348
Fax(501) 525-3723
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRussell T SimmonsDoctor / President · (501) 525-1348
Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2012
✔ NPI 1356616940 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · 2329
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
4328 CENTRAL AVE, Hot Springs, AR 71913
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsChapmans Eye Care

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN5C199AR

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Chapmans Eye Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Chapmans Eye Care, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Zachary Ford, OD
Optometry
NPI 1295387546
113 W CARPENTER ST
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-2363
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
Creighton Simmons, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1508894304
113 W CARPENTER ST
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-2363
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi

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 C & R Eye Group PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for C & R Eye Group PA is 1356616940. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2012. The provider is doing business as Chapmans Eye Care.

Where is C & R Eye Group PA located?

C & R Eye Group PA is located at 4328 Central Ave Suite G, Hot Springs, AR 71913. The listed phone number is (501) 525-1348.

What is C & R Eye Group PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is C & R Eye Group PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. C & R Eye Group PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through C & R Eye Group PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to C & R Eye Group PA. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does C & R Eye Group PA 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 8 other insurers list C & R Eye Group PA 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 C & R Eye Group PA was last updated on March 14, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.