DR. MICHAEL BRANDON PAFFORD MD
NPI 1508814617
Hospitalist in Benton, AR

Active since May 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 MEDICAL PARK DR, BENTON, AR 72015(501) 776-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Brandon Pafford Md NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL BRANDON PAFFORD MD (NPI 1508814617) is an individual hospitalist provider in Benton, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-3316) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508814617
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL BRANDON PAFFORDCredential: MD
Location Address1 MEDICAL PARK DRBenton, AR 72015-3353
Mailing Address5 Medical Park Dr Ste 304Benton, AR 72015-3745 · (501) 408-2429 · Fax (501) 408-2822
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2023
NPI 1508814617 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in AR · E-3316
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License E3316 (AR)
1 MEDICAL PARK DR, Benton, AR 72015

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11901 Encore WayBryant, AR 72019-8896 · Phone (501) 219-7000
Location 2212 Willie Ray DrCabot, AR 72023-9171 · Phone (501) 333-9110 · Fax (501) 333-9120
Location 31808 W Main StRussellville, AR 72801-2724 · Phone (479) 964-4178

Other Identifiers 2

OtherE-3316AR · Asmb License
Medicaid150310001AR

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Brandon Pafford 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 ID4587649314
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040623001692
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
416 services155 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
229 services111 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
130 services125 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
66 services23 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
63 services63 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
46 services41 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72015 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
98%44 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel
100%20 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%381 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers88 claims88 services$15.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$899.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers103 claims103 services$66.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BRYANT, AR 72015
Speech-Language Pathologist
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Rehabilitation Unit
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Physician Assistant
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Internal Medicine
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Hospitalist
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015

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 Michael Pafford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Pafford is 1508814617. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2006.

Where is Michael Pafford located?

Michael Pafford practices at 1 Medical Park Dr, Benton, AR 72015. The listed phone number is (501) 776-6000.

What is Michael Pafford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Michael Pafford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Pafford 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.

What insurance does Michael Pafford accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave and Oscar Insurance Company list Michael Pafford 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 Michael Pafford was last updated on April 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.