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UAMS WEST
NPI 1831193531
Family Medicine in Fort Smith, AR

Active since June 09, 2005
1301 S E ST, FORT SMITH, AR 72901(479) 785-2431 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 19, 2024, Jul 12, 2023, Jun 23, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Uams West NPPES

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

UAMS WEST (NPI 1831193531) is a healthcare organization registered as a family medicine in Fort Smith, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. The organization lists Amanda George, Vice Chancellor-chief Financial Off, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831193531
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Legal Business NameUNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
Location Address1301 S E STFort Smith, AR 72901-4716
Mailing AddressPo Box 251420Little Rock, AR 72225-1420 · (501) 686-8000
Phone(479) 785-2431
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAmanda GeorgeVice Chancellor-chief Financial Off · (501) 686-5670
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1831193531 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · 04D0469117
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 ListedClinic/Center · Community HealthTaxonomy 261QC1500X
1301 S E ST, Fort Smith, AR 72901
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Other Names 1

Other NameUams West

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid01181731MS
OtherCI3968Railroad Medicare
Other57231AR · Blue Cross/blue Shield
Medicaid100699100AOK
Medicaid303413002AR

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

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)

Uams West is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

23

Medicare enrollment records show 23 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Uams West, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 8 practice at this address and 14 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 6

Family Practice15
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)2
Nephrology2
Nurse Practitioner2
Cardiac Electrophysiology1
Sports Medicine1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 23
Jean Amargos Zayas, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1992313159
1301 S E ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jennifer Becker
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1861868648
1301 S E ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOSSame address
Bryan Clardy, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1326042037
1301 S E ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Christopher Fortson, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1770842148
1301 S E ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tabasum Imran, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1801057583
1301 S E ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Katherine Irish Clardy, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1679577381
1301 S E ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
John Lane, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1467740225
1301 S E ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Genie Milone, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1104660802
1301 S E ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nafees Paracha, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1790435949
1001 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 441-4000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Jimmy Acklin, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1356345052
612 S 12TH ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1508327669
612 S 12TH ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Jessiela Roberts, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1104168459
612 S 12TH ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Amanda Mcmellon, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1134879513
612 S 12TH ST
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-2431
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.8 mi
Diem Quynh Nguyen, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1689171019
4620 TOWSON AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 573-3082
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.9 mi
Upton Siddons, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1871084301
1480 W CENTER ST
Greenwood, AR 72936
(479) 996-5585
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Edward Gills, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1952316366
880 W MAIN ST
Booneville, AR 72927
(479) 675-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare31 mi
Jake Martin, MD
Sports Medicine
NPI 1558948398
201 W VAN ASCHE LOOP
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4491
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare54 mi
Adrianne Basa, MD
Nephrology
NPI 1538713623
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 520
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-8000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare126 mi
Risheek Kaul, M.D
Cardiac Electrophysiology
NPI 1871943852
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 532
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-8000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare126 mi
John Mounsey, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1235295908
4301 W MARKHAM ST # 532
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-5311
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare126 mi
See all 23 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 University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences's NPI number?

The NPI number for University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is 1831193531. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2005. The provider is also known as Uams West.

Where is University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences located?

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is located at 1301 S E St, Fort Smith, AR 72901. The listed phone number is (479) 785-2431.

What is University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences's specialty?

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

Is University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 23 clinicians in 6 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences. 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 Family Practice (15), Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (2) and Nephrology (2). Of these, 8 practice at this address and 14 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences 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 University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences 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 University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences was last updated on November 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.