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ARKANSAS EAR NOSE & THROAT, P.A.
NPI 1609966530
Otolaryngology in North Little Rock, AR

Active since October 13, 2006
4220 RICHARDS RD, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72117(501) 975-7550(501) 975-7553 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.a. NPPES

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

ARKANSAS EAR NOSE & THROAT, P.A. (NPI 1609966530) is a healthcare organization registered as an otolaryngology in North Little Rock, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Melanie H Smith, Owner/physician, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609966530
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Legal Business NameARKANSAS EAR NOSE & THROAT, P.A.
Location Address4220 RICHARDS RDNorth Little Rock, AR 72117
Mailing Address4220 Richards RdNorth Little Rock, AR 72117 · (501) 975-7550 · Fax (501) 975-7553
Phone(501) 975-7550
Fax(501) 975-7553
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelanie H SmithOwner/physician · (501) 975-7550
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1609966530 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Also ListedAudiologistTaxonomy 231H00000X
4220 RICHARDS RD, North Little Rock, AR 72117
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Other Names 1

Other NameMelanie H. Smith, M.d.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid150385002AR
Other7306681AR · Aetna

Group Practice 2

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP
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)

Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Melanie Smith, M.D.
Otolaryngology
NPI 1407854151
4220 RICHARDS RD
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 975-7550
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Taylor Williams, AU.D.
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1831840404
520 CARSON ST
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 336-2175
112 mi

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

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

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
35%469 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
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.
93%1,981 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%843 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%283 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
13%2,029 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
33%628 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
70%1,771 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
6%587 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 1% · 87 patients
Patients tobacco: 81% · 468 patients
100%468 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
59%2,029 patients3/55-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.

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 Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A. is 1609966530. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006. The provider is also known as Melanie H. Smith, M.D..

Where is Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A. located?

Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A. is located at 4220 Richards Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72117. The listed phone number is (501) 975-7550.

What is Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A., in Otolaryngology and Qualified Audiologist. 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, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A. 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 Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A. 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 Arkansas Ear Nose & Throat, P.A. was last updated on August 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.