CHARLES J STEARNS MD
NPI 1477595387
Anesthesiology in Pine Bluff, AR

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1801 W 40TH AVE, SUITE 2B, PINE BLUFF, AR 71603(870) 535-7457(870) 535-2522 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Charles J Stearns Md NPPES

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

CHARLES J STEARNS MD (NPI 1477595387) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E4117) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477595387
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES J STEARNSCredential: MD
Location Address1801 W 40TH AVE, SUITE 2BPine Bluff, AR 71603-6900
Mailing AddressPo Box 1272Pine Bluff, AR 71613-1272 · (870) 535-7457 · Fax (870) 535-2522
Fax(870) 535-2522
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 2008
✔ NPI 1477595387 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E4117
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1801 W 40TH AVE, Pine Bluff, AR 71603

Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PIN5N515AR
Other5N515AR · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare UPINI59526AR
Medicaid161835001AR
OtherP00329101Rrmcr

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Charles J Stearns Md 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 ID7214932912
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061003000093
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Stearns reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
Benton, AR 72015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 182 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
9601 BAPTIST HEALTH DR
Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 253 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1100 ANDRE ST, SUITE 300
New Iberia, LA 70563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 232 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
21 services21 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Anesthesiology
1801 W 40TH AVE, SUITE 2B
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1801 W 40TH AVE, STE 2B
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
Family Medicine
1801 W 40TH AVE, SUITE 5C
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
Anesthesiology
1801 W 40TH AVE, STE 2B
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1801 W 40TH AVE, SUITE 2B
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
Specialist
1801 W 40TH AVE, SUITE 2C
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1801 W 40TH AVE, SUITE 2C
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1801 W 40TH AVE, SUITE 5B
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603

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 Charles Stearns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Stearns is 1477595387. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Charles Stearns located?

Charles Stearns practices at 1801 W 40th Ave Suite 2B, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. The listed phone number is (870) 535-7457.

What is Charles Stearns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Charles Stearns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Stearns 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Charles Stearns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Stearns reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Arkansas Anesthesia Associates, PLLC. (Benton, AR), Arkansas Health Group (Little Rock, AR) and Youngs Professional Services LLC (New Iberia, LA). Each 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 Charles Stearns's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Stearns accept?

Health plans from Health Advantage and Octave list Charles Stearns 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 Charles Stearns was last updated on June 24, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.