BAPTIST HEALTH SERVICES
NPI 1750856043
Family Medicine in Fort Smith, AR

Q: What is Baptist Health Services's NPI number?

The NPI number for Baptist Health Services is 1750856043. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2018.

Q: What is Baptist Health Services's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Active since October 12, 2018

1001 TOWSON AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72901(479) 709-7399(479) 709-7053 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 24, 2023, Oct 12, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Baptist Health Services NPPES

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

BAPTIST HEALTH SERVICES (NPI 1750856043) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since October 2018. The organization lists Will Rusher, Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750856043

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Legal Business NameBAPTIST HEALTH SERVICES

Location Address1001 TOWSON AVEFort Smith, AR 72901-4921

Mailing Address11001 Executive Center Dr Ste 200Little Rock, AR 72211-4393 · (501) 812-7215 · Fax (501) 812-7207

Phone(479) 709-7399

Fax(479) 709-7053

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialWill RusherDirector · (501) 812-7503

Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 24, 2023

✔ NPI 1750856043 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 15

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyTaxonomy 207RH0003X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · NephrologyTaxonomy 207RN0300X

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X

Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X

Also ListedOtolaryngologyTaxonomy 207Y00000X

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X

Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X

1001 TOWSON AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72901

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Group Practice 1

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

Baptist Health Services is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

192

Medicare enrollment records show 192 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Baptist Health Services, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 16 practice at this address and 102 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 28

Nurse Practitioner34

Family Practice23

Internal Medicine19

Neurology17

Psychiatry16

Obstetrics/Gynecology9

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)8

Gastroenterology8

20 other specialties58

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 192

Saeem Akhtar, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1619497435

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-5005

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Amsa Arshad

Family Practice

NPI 1467987875

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-5005

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Amanda Cole, AGACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1386137826

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-5005

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Erin Hamilton, APRN-FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1144738964

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-5005

✔ PECOSSame address

Hussam Hawamdeh, MD

Interventional Cardiology

NPI 1326455841

1001 TOWSON AVE STE 200
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(797) 097-4474

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Fayz Hudefi, MD

Psychiatry

NPI 1992740393

1001 TOWSON AVE FL 6
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-5601

✔ PECOSSame address

Raveena Manem, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1639723273

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-5005

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Fiza Fatima Memon, MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1740700574

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-5005

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Muralikrishna Porandla, M.D.

Internal Medicine

NPI 1740787902

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-5005

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Tara Sandusky, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1063069326

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-5005

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Mohammad Anower, M.D

Internal Medicine

NPI 1942465919

1001 TOWSON AVE HOSPITALIST OFFICE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-3396

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Raed Khairy, MD

Infectious Disease

NPI 1538384623

1001 TOWSON AVE STE. 200
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 709-7447

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Arturo Meade, MD

Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1639166556

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 709-7402

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Nycole Oliver, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1881074151

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-5005

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Brooke Youngwolfe, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1275074049

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-5005

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jennifer Tetirick

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1093193823

1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 441-4000

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Mishala Bateman, M.D.

Internal Medicine

NPI 1659758753

1001 TOWSON AVE STE 400
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 709-7433

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi

Diana Reyes Macias, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043057391

1001 TOWSON AVE STE 300
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 709-7435

✔ PECOS0.1 mi

Rafay Cheema, MD

Family Practice

NPI 1649761917

612 S 12TH ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 785-2431

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi

Nabil Akkad, MD

General Surgery

NPI 1477548485

1500 DODSON AVE STE 250
Fort Smith, AR 72901

(479) 573-7940

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi

See all 192 clinicians

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 Baptist Health Services's NPI number?

The NPI number for Baptist Health Services is 1750856043. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2018.

Where is Baptist Health Services located?

Baptist Health Services is located at 1001 Towson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901. The listed phone number is (479) 709-7399.

What is Baptist Health Services's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Baptist Health Services enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Baptist Health Services is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Baptist Health Services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 192 clinicians in 28 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Baptist Health Services. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (34), Family Practice (23) and Internal Medicine (19). Of these, 16 practice at this address and 102 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Baptist Health Services 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 Baptist Health Services 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 Baptist Health Services was last updated on May 24, 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.