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CHARLES KEEFER ARNP
NPI 1861935967
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Fort Smith, AR

Active since November 22, 2016PECOS Enrolled
7301 ROGERS AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72903(479) 314-6241(479) 452-0275 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 29, 2022, Mar 14, 2018, Nov 22, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Charles Keefer Arnp NPPES

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

CHARLES KEEFER ARNP (NPI 1861935967) is an individual family provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (216902) and active in the NPI registry since November 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861935967
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES KEEFERCredential: ARNP
Location Address7301 ROGERS AVEFort Smith, AR 72903-4100
Mailing Address7301 Rogers AveFort Smith, AR 72903-4100 · (479) 314-6241 · Fax (479) 452-0275
Phone(479) 314-6241
Fax(479) 452-0275
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 22, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1861935967 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AR · 216902✔ Licensed in FL · ARNP9169758
7301 ROGERS AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72903
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11949 Northgate BlvdSarasota, FL 34234-2143 · Phone (941) 373-7844
Location 2603 7TH ST S, 360ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701-4732 · Phone (727) 553-7300

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage, Octave.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Charles Keefer Arnp 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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Keefer reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities
0.2 mi
Multi-Specialty
2901 S 74TH ST
Fort Smith, AR 72903
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 658 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902073620 (479) 314-1101
Renew Wound Care Of Florida LLC
819 mi
Internal Medicine
3648 UNIVERSITY BLVD S
Jacksonville, FL 32216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811631591 (929) 491-7700
Emergency Physicians Of Pinellas PA
860 mi
Emergency Medicine
3070 GRAND BLVD
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023590056 (386) 274-7800
Unique Healthcare Systems LLC
860 mi
Urgent Care
7101 US HIGHWAY 19 N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831567627 (727) 201-8585
Emergency Physicians Of St Petersburg PA
865 mi
Emergency Medicine
701 6TH ST S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851726566 (727) 823-1234
Mcr Health, Inc.
884 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
12271 US HIGHWAY 301 N
Parrish, FL 34219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 709 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255376000 (941) 776-4050

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
61 services26 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804
This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.
48 services24 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
33 services11 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) 87811
This is a test to detect COVID-19, the virus causing severe respiratory illness. It uses a method called immunoassay, which identifies the virus by its unique proteins. The test is directly observed for accuracy. It helps determine if you're currently infected.
24 services23 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
23 services12 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 87880
A detection test by immunoassay for Group A Strep is a quick procedure to identify a bacterial infection in your throat. It involves taking a throat swab and applying it to a test strip, which changes color if Strep bacteria are present.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72903 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
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%1,863 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
6%131 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

RUBINE FLEMING MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
DR. DAVID A HEBERT M.D.
Internal Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
FIORELLA NAWAR MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6245
THOMAS STEPHEN LEITZSCH DO
Emergency Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6241
ZACHARY MILLER POWERS DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
BRITNIE DAWN DAVIS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (405) 752-3528
GEOFFREY LOUX
Pharmacist
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6140
MONISH SHARMA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6107

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 Charles Keefer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Keefer is 1861935967. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 22, 2016.

Where is Charles Keefer located?

Charles Keefer practices at 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 314-6241.

What is Charles Keefer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Charles Keefer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Keefer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Charles Keefer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Keefer reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities (Fort Smith, AR), Renew Wound Care Of Florida LLC (Jacksonville, FL), Emergency Physicians Of Pinellas PA (Pinellas Park, FL), Unique Healthcare Systems LLC (Pinellas Park, FL), Emergency Physicians Of St Petersburg PA (St Petersburg, FL) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Charles Keefer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Keefer accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave list Charles Keefer 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 Charles Keefer was last updated on August 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.