HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN, P.A.
NPI 1821170846
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Little Rock, AR

Active since October 19, 2006CLIA 04D0887074 · Microscopy
1601 S UNIVERSITY AVE, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204(501) 663-6316(501) 663-1855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Health Care For Women, P.a. NPPES

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

HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN, P.A. (NPI 1821170846) is a healthcare organization registered as an obstetrics & gynecology in Little Rock, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through October 29, 2027 and lists Rufus Thrower, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821170846
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Legal Business NameHEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN, P.A.
Location Address1601 S UNIVERSITY AVELittle Rock, AR 72204-3601
Mailing Address1601 S University AveLittle Rock, AR 72204-3601 · (501) 663-6316 · Fax (501) 663-1855
Fax(501) 663-1855
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRufus ThrowerPresident · (501) 663-6316
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 2008
✔ NPI 1821170846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1601 S UNIVERSITY AVE, Little Rock, AR 72204

Other Identifiers 5

OtherP00120345Railroad Medicare Pin
Other7053445AR · Aetna
Medicare PIN5B005AR
Medicaid148842002AR
Other11275000000AR · Qualchoice

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

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)

Health Care For Women, P.a. 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 Health Care For Women, P.A., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1588745046
1601 S UNIVERSITY AVE
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 663-6316
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 04D0887074

Health Care For Women PA · Little Rock, AR
Active · expires Oct 29, 2027
CLIA Number04D0887074
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateOctober 30, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 29, 2027
Laboratory DirectorRufus Thrower
Laboratory Phone(501) 663-6316
Laboratory LocationHealth Care For Women PA1601 South University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform 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 Health Care For Women, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Health Care For Women, P.A. is 1821170846. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Where is Health Care For Women, P.A. located?

Health Care For Women, P.A. is located at 1601 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204. The listed phone number is (501) 663-6316.

What is Health Care For Women, P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Health Care For Women, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Health Care For Women, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Health Care For Women, P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Obstetrics/Gynecology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Health Care For Women, P.A.. 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 Health Care For Women, P.A. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) (number 04D0887074) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 29, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Health Care For Women, P.A. 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 1 other insurer list Health Care For Women, P.A. 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 Health Care For Women, P.A. was last updated on May 2, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.