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DR. RUFUS THROWER JR. M.D.
NPI 1588745046
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Little Rock, AR

Active since October 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1601 S UNIVERSITY AVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204(501) 663-6316(501) 663-1855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Rufus Thrower Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUFUS THROWER JR. M.D. (NPI 1588745046) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C5503) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588745046
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUFUS THROWER JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address1601 S UNIVERSITY AVELittle Rock, AR 72204-3601
Mailing Address1601 S University AveLittle Rock, AR 72204-3601 · (501) 663-6316 · Fax (501) 663-1855
Phone(501) 663-6316
Fax(501) 663-1855
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 2008
✔ NPI 1588745046 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C5503
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1601 S UNIVERSITY AVE, Little Rock, AR 72204
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINDO4955AR
Medicaid104940001AR
Medicare PIN55324B005AR

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rufus Thrower Jr. M.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.

PECOS PAC ID5395820377
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080314000516
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 Rufus Thrower reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Health Care For Women, P.A.
Same address
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1601 S UNIVERSITY AVE
Little Rock, AR 72204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
NPI 1821170846 (501) 663-6316
Obhg Arkansas West PA
152 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3000 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY
Bentonville, AR 72712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518421767 (864) 908-3530

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.

Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 81000
A manual urinalysis test involves studying a urine sample under a microscope. This non-automated method helps identify any abnormal substances present. It's a useful tool for detecting potential health concerns early. The process is simple and non-invasive.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72204 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
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

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

HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN, P.A.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1601 S UNIVERSITY AVE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204
Pulaski County (501) 663-6316

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 Rufus Thrower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rufus Thrower is 1588745046. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Where is Rufus Thrower located?

Rufus Thrower practices at 1601 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204. The listed phone number is (501) 663-6316.

What is Rufus Thrower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Rufus Thrower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rufus Thrower 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 Rufus Thrower's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rufus Thrower reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Health Care For Women, P.A. (Little Rock, AR) and Obhg Arkansas West PA (Bentonville, 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 Rufus Thrower's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rufus Thrower 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 Rufus Thrower 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 Rufus Thrower was last updated on March 5, 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.