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CHRISTOPHER SMITH MD
NPI 1528148178
Pediatrics in Little Rock, AR

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202(501) 364-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2021, Apr 26, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Christopher Smith Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER SMITH MD (NPI 1528148178) is an individual pediatrics provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (R-3555) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528148178
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER SMITHCredential: MD
Location Address1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653Little Rock, AR 72202-3500
Mailing Address800 Marshall St # 653Little Rock, AR 72202-3510 · (501) 364-1100
Phone(501) 364-1100
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1528148178 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · R-3555
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653, Little Rock, AR 72202
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid115709001AR

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher Smith Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Smith reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Same address
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 664
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598773079 (501) 364-2526
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
3.4 mi
Psychologist
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 1,246 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114255353 (501) 364-1100

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72202 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

ADRIENNE MARIE KODER
Orthopaedic Surgery
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
STEPHEN JAMES CANON M.D.
Urology (Pediatric Urology)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
HEATHER LYNN YOUNG MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
MRS. GLENDA MARIE ECKERT APN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
AMBRE' LACHELLE POWNALL APN, PNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
ANITA JEAN BUELL-SANDERS
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-3620
VIKAS CHOWDHARY M.D.
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100
MRS. JOY ANGELA CHILDRESS APN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
Pulaski County (501) 364-1100

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 Christopher Smith's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Smith is 1528148178. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Christopher Smith located?

Christopher Smith practices at 1 Childrens Way # 653, Little Rock, AR 72202. The listed phone number is (501) 364-1100.

What is Christopher Smith's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Christopher Smith enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Smith is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Smith's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Smith reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Arkansas Childrens Hospital (Little Rock, AR) and University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR). 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 Christopher Smith's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Smith 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 4 other insurers list Christopher Smith 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 Christopher Smith was last updated on May 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.