Charles J Stearns, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Pine Bluff, AR

Charles J Stearns, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Ans Services Of Arkansas Pa, Arkansas Health Group, Youngs Professional Services Llc and his current practice location is 1801 W 40th Ave, Suite 2b, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (870) 535-7457.

Charles J Stearns is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E4117) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1477595387.

Contact Information

Charles J Stearns, MD
1801 W 40th Ave, Suite 2b,
Pine Bluff, AR 71603-6900
(870) 535-7457
(870) 535-2522

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCharles J Stearns
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience22 Years
Location1801 W 40th Ave, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Charles J Stearns attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477595387
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/24/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214932912
  • Enrollment ID: I20061003000093

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Charles J Stearns such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477595387NPI-NPPES
5N515OtherARBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
161835001MedicaidAR
P00329101OtherRRMCR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology E4117 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Vincent Hot SpringsHot springs, ARHospital
Baptist Health - Fort SmithFort smith, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ans Services Of Arkansas Pa448600259938
Arkansas Health Group7911802079541
Youngs Professional Services Llc2163524992239

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Charles J Stearns allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArkansas Health Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508800962
PECOS PAC ID: 7911802079
Enrollment ID: O20040331000754
Entity NameArkansas Anesthesia Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497023360
PECOS PAC ID: 6406023142
Enrollment ID: O20120119000835
Entity NameYoungs Professional Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922178599
PECOS PAC ID: 2163524992
Enrollment ID: O20200218000624
Entity NameAns Services Of Arkansas Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699558387
PECOS PAC ID: 4486002599
Enrollment ID: O20231130001281

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Charles J Stearns is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Charles J Stearns, MD
Po Box 1272,
Pine Bluff, AR 71613-1272

Ph: (870) 535-7457
Charles J Stearns, MD
1801 W 40th Ave, Suite 2b,
Pine Bluff, AR 71603-6900

Ph: (870) 535-7457

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Pine Bluff, AR

Fawad H Walajahi, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1801 W 40th Ave, Ste 2b, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Phone: 870-535-7457    Fax: 870-535-2522
Ferdinand K Samuel, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1801 W 40th Ave, Ste 2b, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Phone: 870-535-7457    Fax: 870-535-2522
Jeffrey S Bryles, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1801 W 40th Ave, Ste 2b, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Phone: 870-535-7457    Fax: 870-535-2522

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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