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Active NPI 1871547745 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Allen Arnold , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Fayetteville, AR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Arnold, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Fayetteville, AR. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Arnold delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3900 N PARKVIEW DR.

Dr. Arnold maintains professional affiliations with The Orthopaedic And Joint Preservation Center Of Arkansas, P.A., Fands Physical Therapy, Inc, Ozark Physical Therapy Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of knee, 1-2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3900 N Parkview Dr

Fayetteville, AR 727036398

Telephone 4799664187
Fax 4799664197
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Terry J. Sites, M.d., Pllc Facility NPI 1912274895

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Fayetteville, AR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +5.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.8 Yrs
State Avg: 29.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
21 Specialists

Practicing in Fayetteville, AR (222 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Arnold (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Fayetteville Specialty Average (26.8 Years) 26.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
8,980 94 $0.46 $0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
541 364 $284.42 $82.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
281 213 $101.49 $30.01
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
273 225 $140.16 $41.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
225 142 $202.22 $58.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
158 140 $400.31 $117.36
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
151 130 $25.25 $7.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
133 133 $349.46 $102.16
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
128 114 $3858.12 $1148.18
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure
116 104 $432.54 $129.65
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
80 73 $104.59 $30.87
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose
72 22 $147.79 $72.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
59 59 $506.74 $151.65
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg
33 30 $33.57 $9.69
29877 Removal or shaving of knee joint cartilage using an endoscope
31 30 $1945.80 $555.64
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope
30 27 $3292.08 $905.05
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
29 29 $140.53 $40.86
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope
26 25 $2086.01 $178.93
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope
26 25 $829.76 $154.56
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon
24 22 $2305.49 $320.76
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view
22 20 $64.88 $18.62
98977 Device supply with scheduled recording and transmission for remote monitoring of musculoskeletal system, per 30 days
19 16 $140.72 $40.88
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
15 14 $124.06 $36.15
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less
14 14 $47.24 $13.77
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope
14 14 $1671.74 $127.81
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope
13 13 $2040.01 $578.45
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
13 13 $152.04 $45.88
27487 Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis
12 12 $5419.35 $1541.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AR E-2152

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License AR E-2152

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
139644001 (AR)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Fands Physical Therapy, Inc

1414 Hwy 71 N, Alma, AR 729214723

Phone: 4796320321

The Orthopaedic And Joint Preservation Center Of Arkansas, P.a.

3900 N Parkview Dr, Fayetteville, AR 727036398

Phone: 4799664187

Ozark Physical Therapy Inc.

210 Rice St, Berryville, AR 726164388

Phone: 8704236789

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

23 Associated Practitioners
Dr. David Yakin , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1063483055

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Zachary Snow , DPT

Physical Therapist - Orthopedic

NPI 1063826154

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Chelsey Spragins , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1063962470

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Jessica Shepherd , AGCNS-BC

Clinical Nurse Specialist

NPI 1134596125

AGCNSBC

Taylor Sites , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1154031987

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Kenton Hagan

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1235524653

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 27, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 27, 2016

Registered at 3900 N PARKVIEW DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 727036398 (Tel: 4799664187)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 27, 2016

Registered at 3900 N PARKVIEW DR, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 727036398 (Tel: 4799664187)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 27, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER ARNOLD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 27, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #E-2152 in AR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871547745
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 22, 2006
Last Update: June 27, 2016
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3900 N Parkview Dr

Fayetteville, AR 727036398

Phone: 4799664187

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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