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ARKANSAS RHEUMATOLOGY INSTITUTE
NPI 1730819145
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Little Rock, AR

Active since June 16, 2022CLIA 04D2293776 · Waiver
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205(501) 747-1064(501) 747-1087 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2023, Sep 8, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Arkansas Rheumatology Institute NPPES

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

ARKANSAS RHEUMATOLOGY INSTITUTE (NPI 1730819145) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Little Rock, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 14, 2027 and lists Linda Long, Credentialing Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730819145
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Legal Business NameARKANSAS RHEUMATOLOGY INSTITUTE
Location Address500 S UNIVERSITY AVELittle Rock, AR 72205-5302
Mailing Address500 S University Ave Ste 815Little Rock, AR 72205-5310 · (501) 747-1064 · Fax (501) 747-1087
Phone(501) 747-1064
Fax(501) 747-1087
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLinda LongCredentialing Manager · (501) 223-2776
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2023
✔ NPI 1730819145 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedProsthetic/Orthotic SupplierTaxonomy 335E00000X
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, Little Rock, AR 72205
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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 Rheumatology Institute is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Arkansas Rheumatology Institute, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Columbus Brown, M.D.
Rheumatology
NPI 1558321612
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE STE 815
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 747-1064
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 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 Waiver 04D2293776

Arkansas Rheumatology Institute · Little Rock, AR
Active · expires Nov 14, 2027
CLIA Number04D2293776
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateNovember 15, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 14, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Columbus Brown
Laboratory Phone(501) 747-1064
Laboratory LocationArkansas Rheumatology Institute500 South University Suite 815, Little Rock, AR 72205
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Rheumatology Institute's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arkansas Rheumatology Institute is 1730819145. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2022.

Where is Arkansas Rheumatology Institute located?

Arkansas Rheumatology Institute is located at 500 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72205. The listed phone number is (501) 747-1064.

What is Arkansas Rheumatology Institute's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Arkansas Rheumatology Institute enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arkansas Rheumatology Institute is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Arkansas Rheumatology Institute?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Rheumatology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Arkansas Rheumatology Institute. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Arkansas Rheumatology Institute hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 04D2293776) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 14, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arkansas Rheumatology Institute was last updated on March 23, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.