MR. DOWLING BLUFORD STOUGH IV MD
NPI 1831199884
Dermatology in Hot Springs, AR

Active since July 29, 2005PECOS Enrolled
3633 CENTRAL AVE, STE N, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913(501) 623-6100(501) 623-6187 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2021, Jan 21, 2020, Oct 9, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Mr. Dowling Bluford Stough Iv Md NPPES

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

MR. DOWLING BLUFORD STOUGH IV MD (NPI 1831199884) is an individual dermatology provider in Hot Springs, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C6673) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831199884
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. DOWLING BLUFORD STOUGH IVCredential: MD
Location Address3633 CENTRAL AVE, STE NHot Springs, AR 71913-6404
Mailing Address3633 Central Ave, Ste NHot Springs, AR 71913-6404 · (501) 623-6100 · Fax (501) 623-6187
Fax(501) 623-6187
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1831199884 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C6673
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
3633 CENTRAL AVE, Hot Springs, AR 71913

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid115184001AR

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mr. Dowling Bluford Stough Iv Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Dowling Stough reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dermatology
3633 CENTRAL AVE, STE N
Hot Springs, AR 71913
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1811 RAHLING RD STE 120
Little Rock, AR 72223
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 2,038 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71913 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Specialist
3633 CENTRAL AVE, STE D
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Dermatology
3633 CENTRAL AVE, STE N
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
3633 CENTRAL AVE, SUITE N
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Dermatology
3633 CENTRAL AVE, STE N
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Dermatology
3633 CENTRAL AVE, SUITE N
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
3633 CENTRAL AVE, STE D
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
3633 CENTRAL AVE, SUITE D
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913
Physician Assistant
3633 CENTRAL AVE, STE. N
HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913

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 Dowling Stough's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dowling Stough is 1831199884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2005.

Where is Dowling Stough located?

Dowling Stough practices at 3633 Central Ave Ste N, Hot Springs, AR 71913. The listed phone number is (501) 623-6100.

What is Dowling Stough's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Dowling Stough enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dowling Stough is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Dowling Stough's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dowling Stough reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Dermatology Clinic PA (Hot Springs, AR) and University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR). Each 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 Dowling Stough's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dowling Stough was last updated on September 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.