JOSEPH FOLLOWELL, PA
NPI 1912470477
Optometrist in Van Buren, AR

Q: What is Joseph Followell, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Followell, PA is 1912470477. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2019. The provider is doing business as Followell Optometry.

Q: What is Joseph Followell, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Active since January 08, 2019

825 FAYETTEVILLE RD, VAN BUREN, AR 72956(479) 474-2532(479) 474-0993 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Joseph Followell, Pa NPPES

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

JOSEPH FOLLOWELL, PA (NPI 1912470477), doing business as Followell Optometry, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Van Buren, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since January 2019. The organization lists Joseph Francis Followell, Optometrist/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912470477

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameJOSEPH FOLLOWELL, PA

Location Address825 FAYETTEVILLE RDVan Buren, AR 72956-3422

Mailing Address825 Fayetteville RdVan Buren, AR 72956-3422 · (479) 474-2532 · Fax (479) 474-0993

Phone(479) 474-2532

Fax(479) 474-0993

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJoseph Francis FollowellOptometrist/owner · (479) 474-2532

Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2019

✔ NPI 1912470477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

825 FAYETTEVILLE RD, Van Buren, AR 72956

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsFollowell Optometry

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid166499722AR

Medicaid200119120AOK

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 Sunflower Health Plan and more.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)

Joseph Followell, Pa 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 Joseph Followell, PA, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Joseph Followell, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1578753364

825 FAYETTEVILLE RD
Van Buren, AR 72956

(479) 474-2532

✔ 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.

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 Joseph Followell, PA's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Followell, PA is 1912470477. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2019. The provider is doing business as Followell Optometry.

Where is Joseph Followell, PA located?

Joseph Followell, PA is located at 825 Fayetteville Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956. The listed phone number is (479) 474-2532.

What is Joseph Followell, PA's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Joseph Followell, PA enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Followell, PA is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Joseph Followell, PA?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Joseph Followell, PA. 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.

What insurance does Joseph Followell, PA accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 8 other insurers list Joseph Followell, PA 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 Joseph Followell, PA was last updated on January 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.