DR. MALCOLM HUTCHINS O.D.
NPI 1538217229
Optometrist in Fort Smith, AR
About Dr. Malcolm Hutchins O.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MALCOLM HUTCHINS O.D. (NPI 1538217229) is an individual optometrist in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Texas (4664T) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (1992).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
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. Malcolm Hutchins O.d. 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72903 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
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 Malcolm Hutchins's NPI number?
The NPI number for Malcolm Hutchins is 1538217229. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2007.
Where is Malcolm Hutchins located?
Malcolm Hutchins practices at 5111 Rogers Ave Suite 54, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 452-1496.
What is Malcolm Hutchins's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is Malcolm Hutchins enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Malcolm Hutchins 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 Malcolm Hutchins accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 8 other insurers list Malcolm Hutchins 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 Malcolm Hutchins was last updated on August 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
