ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM ASSOCIATES LLC
NPI 1396280780
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Jonesboro, AR

Active since December 21, 2016CLIA 04D2123677 · Certificate of Compliance
2231 HILLPARK COVE, JONESBORO, AR 72401(870) 333-2721(870) 333-2720 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates Llc NPPES

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

ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM ASSOCIATES LLC (NPI 1396280780) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Jonesboro, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since December 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through September 6, 2027 and lists Keith Chrestman, Agent, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396280780
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM ASSOCIATES LLC
Location Address2231 HILLPARK COVEJonesboro, AR 72401
Mailing Address2231 Hillpark CoveJonesboro, AR 72401 · (870) 333-2721 · Fax (870) 333-2720
Fax(870) 333-2720
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKeith ChrestmanAgent · (870) 933-8517
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2016
✔ NPI 1396280780 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
2231 HILLPARK COVE, Jonesboro, AR 72401

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates Llc 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 Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Rheumatology
NPI 1083670749
2231 HILL PARK COVE
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 333-2721
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rheumatology
NPI 1003873019
2231 HILL PARK COVE
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 333-2721
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Compliance 04D2123677

Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates · Jonesboro, AR
Active · expires Sep 6, 2027
CLIA Number04D2123677
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 7, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 6, 2027
Laboratory DirectorAnnette E. Bednar
Laboratory Phone(870) 333-2721
Laboratory LocationArthritis And Rheumatism Associates2231 Hill Park Cove, Jonesboro, AR 72401
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates LLC is 1396280780. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2016.

Where is Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates LLC located?

Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates LLC is located at 2231 Hillpark Cove, Jonesboro, AR 72401. The listed phone number is (870) 333-2721.

What is Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Rheumatology, reassign their Medicare billing to Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 04D2123677) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 6, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates 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 Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates 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 Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates LLC was last updated on December 21, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.