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DR. KRISTEN JANICE O'CONNELL MD
NPI 1689137242
Emergency Medicine in Benton, AR

Active since April 10, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 MEDICAL PARK DR, BENTON, AR 72015(501) 776-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 30, 2022, Apr 13, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Kristen Janice O'connell Md NPPES

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

DR. KRISTEN JANICE O'CONNELL MD (NPI 1689137242) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Benton, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-15165) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689137242
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KRISTEN JANICE O'CONNELLCredential: MD
Location Address1 MEDICAL PARK DRBenton, AR 72015-3353
Mailing Address1 Medical Park DrBenton, AR 72015-3353 · (501) 776-6000
Phone(501) 776-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 6, 2022
✔ NPI 1689137242 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E-15165
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1 MEDICAL PARK DR, Benton, AR 72015
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kristen Janice O'connell Md 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 ID4789069618
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220914000090
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kristen O'connell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC
562 mi
Emergency Medicine
989 MEDICAL PARK DR
Maysville, KY 41056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 310 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356379382 (606) 759-5311

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
196 services190 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
166 services162 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
78 services74 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72015 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

BRIAN C. BAIRD M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BRYANT, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6816
CASSANDRA POWELL M.S.CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 315-0136
SALINE HOSPITAL LLC
Rehabilitation Unit
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000
MR. MATTHEW H PRUITT P.A.-C
Physician Assistant
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000
DR. RAYMOND JOSHUA QUILAO MD
Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000
GEORGE SCOTT DICUS MD
Internal Medicine
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000
AHMAD JAVED YOUSAF M.D.
Hospitalist
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000
HALEY NICOLE LEDBETTER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 MEDICAL PARK DR
BENTON, AR 72015
Saline County (501) 776-6000

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 Kristen O'connell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen O'connell is 1689137242. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2019.

Where is Kristen O'connell located?

Kristen O'connell practices at 1 Medical Park Dr, Benton, AR 72015. The listed phone number is (501) 776-6000.

What is Kristen O'connell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Kristen O'connell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen O'connell 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 organization bills Medicare for Kristen O'connell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristen O'connell reassigns Medicare benefits to Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC (Maysville, KY). The 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 Kristen O'connell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kristen O'connell accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Kristen O'connell 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 Kristen O'connell was last updated on August 30, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.