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ARK EYE CARE ASSOCIATES PA
NPI 1619981560
Optometrist in Springdale, AR

Active since July 28, 2006
2004 S PLEASANT ST, SPRINGDALE, AR 72764(479) 750-1248(479) 751-3258 Get Directions Write a Review

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

About Ark Eye Care Associates Pa NPPES

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

ARK EYE CARE ASSOCIATES PA (NPI 1619981560) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Springdale, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Joseph Howard Mcalister, Optometrist / Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619981560
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameARK EYE CARE ASSOCIATES PA
Location Address2004 S PLEASANT STSpringdale, AR 72764-6204
Mailing AddressPo Box 6457Springdale, AR 72766-6457 · (479) 750-1248 · Fax (479) 751-3258
Phone(479) 750-1248
Fax(479) 751-3258
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoseph Howard McalisterOptometrist / Owner · (479) 750-1248
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1619981560 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · 2298
Definition
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.
2004 S PLEASANT ST, Springdale, AR 72764
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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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ark Eye Care Associates 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 Ark Eye Care Associates PA, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

James Hardgraves, OD
Optometry
NPI 1679208276
2004 S PLEASANT ST
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 263-0436
✔ PECOSSame address
Randall Bell, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1942274816
3737 W. WALNUT
Rogers, AR 72757
(479) 246-1700
✔ PECOS12 mi
Joseph Mcalister
Optometry
NPI 1619981024
945 N GASKILL ST
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2040
✔ PECOS23 mi

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

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 Ark Eye Care Associates PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ark Eye Care Associates PA is 1619981560. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006.

Where is Ark Eye Care Associates PA located?

Ark Eye Care Associates PA is located at 2004 S Pleasant St, Springdale, AR 72764. The listed phone number is (479) 750-1248.

What is Ark Eye Care Associates PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Ark Eye Care Associates PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ark Eye Care Associates PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ark Eye Care Associates PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Ark Eye Care Associates PA. 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 Ark Eye Care Associates 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 3 other insurers list Ark Eye Care Associates 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 Ark Eye Care Associates PA was last updated on June 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.