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DR. GARI M RUCKER M.D.
NPI 1972579316
Pediatrics in Arkadelphia, AR

Active since February 26, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2850 TWIN RIVERS DR, ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923(870) 246-8036(870) 246-7164 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Gari M Rucker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GARI M RUCKER M.D. (NPI 1972579316) is an individual pediatrics provider in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C-8463) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972579316
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GARI M RUCKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address2850 TWIN RIVERS DRArkadelphia, AR 71923-4212
Mailing Address2850 Twin Rivers DrArkadelphia, AR 71923-4212 · (870) 246-8036 · Fax (870) 246-7164
Fax(870) 246-7164
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1972579316 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License Licensed in AR · C-8463
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
2850 TWIN RIVERS DR, Arkadelphia, AR 71923

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Gari M Rucker M.d. 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71923 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2850 TWIN RIVERS DR
ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
Pediatrics
2850 TWIN RIVERS DR
ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2850 TWIN RIVERS DR
ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
2850 TWIN RIVERS DR
ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
Pediatrics
2850 TWIN RIVERS DR
ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
Internal Medicine
2850 TWIN RIVERS DR, SUITE 101-A
ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
Pediatrics
2850 TWIN RIVERS DR
ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923
Pediatrics
2850 TWIN RIVERS DR
ARKADELPHIA, AR 71923

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 Gari Rucker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gari Rucker is 1972579316. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 26, 2006.

Where is Gari Rucker located?

Gari Rucker practices at 2850 Twin Rivers Dr, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. The listed phone number is (870) 246-8036.

What is Gari Rucker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Gari Rucker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gari Rucker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Gari Rucker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Gari Rucker 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 Gari Rucker was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.