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FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF BLYTHEVILLE PA
NPI 1609934249
Family Medicine in Blytheville, AR

Active since December 05, 2006CLIA 04D0467710 · Certificate of Compliance
1521 N 10TH ST, STE C, BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315(870) 762-5360(870) 762-2095 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville Pa NPPES

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

FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF BLYTHEVILLE PA (NPI 1609934249) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Blytheville, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through August 23, 2028 and lists Richard L Hester, Md President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609934249
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameFAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF BLYTHEVILLE PA
Location Address1521 N 10TH ST, STE CBlytheville, AR 72315-1405
Mailing Address1521 North 10th Street, Ste CBlytheville, AR 72315 · (870) 762-5360 · Fax (870) 762-2095
Phone(870) 762-5360
Fax(870) 762-2095
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRichard L HesterMd President · (870) 762-5362
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1609934249 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1521 N 10TH ST, Blytheville, AR 72315
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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 and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville Pa is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Connie Ash, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1720402464
1521 N 10TH ST SUITE C
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-5360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Richard Hester, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1336118157
1521 N 10TH ST STE C
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-5360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Karen Hester, MD
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1043289879
1521 N 10TH ST SUITE C
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-5360
✔ PECOS0.1 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Compliance 04D0467710

Family Medicine Assoc Of Blytheville · Blytheville, AR
Active · expires Aug 23, 2028
CLIA Number04D0467710
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 24, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 23, 2028
Laboratory DirectorRichard L. Hester
Laboratory Phone(870) 762-5360
Laboratory LocationFamily Medicine Assoc Of Blytheville1521 N Tenth Suite C, Blytheville, AR 72315
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

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 Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA is 1609934249. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2006.

Where is Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA located?

Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA is located at 1521 N 10th St Ste C, Blytheville, AR 72315. The listed phone number is (870) 762-5360.

What is Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA, in Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Medicine. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 04D0467710) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 23, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA 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 1 other insurer list Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA 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 Family Medicine Associates Of Blytheville PA was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.