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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: August 09, 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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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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.

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.

DR ANIKA T WHITFIELD LLC
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 707
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 614-7800
DR. DONNA MELISSA GRAHAM M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 215
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 420-1085
PRIMARY CARE OF ARKANSAS CHRYSTAL JOHNSON MD
Family Medicine
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 515
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 666-6100
FRANCES L MCCULLOUGH RNP
Registered Nurse
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 815
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 663-8900
KASHAF AFZAL RASHEED MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 508
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 588-1100
GARRY JONES M.D.
Anesthesiology
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 505
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 664-4532
ST VINCENT BREAST CANCER & MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING CENTER LLC
Clinic/Center (Radiology, Mammography)
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 114
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 661-9766
JODI M BARBOZA MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
500 S UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 101
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
Pulaski County (501) 664-3914

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.

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.

What insurance does Arkansas Rheumatology Institute accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 2 other insurers list Arkansas Rheumatology Institute 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 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.