Dr. Charles Gooden, MD - Surgery in Fort Smith, AR

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Gooden, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Fort Smith, AR. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Gooden delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7001 ROGERS AVE STE 600.

Dr. Gooden is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital inpatient care per day, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7001 Rogers Ave Ste 600

Fort Smith, AR 729034073

Telephone 4795733101

Fax 4795733102

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Fort Smith, AR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +4.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.4 Yrs

State Avg: 30.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

22 Specialists

Practicing in Fort Smith, AR (301 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gooden (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Fort Smith Specialty Average (26.4 Years) 26.4 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
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$215.00	$118.33
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	26	25	$158.00	$74.70
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	18	18	$1624.00	$577.47
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	13	$115.00	$71.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	25	$215.00	$119.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	11	$123.50	$81.40
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$158.00	$75.80
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$1651.00	$608.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	77	47	$58.32	$35.57
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	65	65	$150.06	$86.11
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	37	37	$111.22	$64.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	33	$138.34	$82.82
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	15	15	$1563.00	$575.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	100	49	$58.00	$35.52
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	73	69	$149.00	$93.65
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	40	40	$110.95	$66.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	33	$135.42	$82.58
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	17	17	$1563.00	$589.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$196.00	$119.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	119	59	$58.00	$37.80
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	107	98	$149.00	$95.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	51	$107.00	$69.23
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	48	48	$110.00	$70.17
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	27	27	$1563.00	$596.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	184	75	$91.75	$37.60
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	127	118	$234.12	$95.56
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	73	73	$172.77	$70.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	56	$168.31	$69.13
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	27	27	$1627.00	$618.68
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	11	$189.00	$69.49
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$1078.00	$566.03
49422 Removal of abdominal cavity catheter	11	11	$938.00	$201.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	73	71	$264.00	$94.62
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	59	59	$189.00	$66.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	47	$186.00	$67.42
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	20	20	$1659.00	$540.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	77	72	$264.00	$93.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	59	$186.00	$66.68
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	57	57	$189.00	$68.38
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	44	20	$103.00	$36.96
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	22	22	$1659.00	$591.67
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$635.00	$190.54
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	11	11	$245.00	$85.49

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-03-10

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AR E-6422

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AL 29487

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

200298850A (OK)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities

7001 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 729034073

Phone: 4795733101

Secondary Practice Locations

923 Lexington Ave

Fort Smith, AR 729014943

Phone: 4797097350

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

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Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

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NPI 1164441432

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jonathan Ferrari , MD

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NPI 1417264250

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Cristina Guerra , MD

Surgery

NPI 1417930041

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Audrae Bruce , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1528765146

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Jessica Kopacz

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1528786316

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 10, 2023

Registered at 7001 ROGERS AVE STE 600, FORT SMITH, AR 729034073 (Tel: 4795733101)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 10, 2023

Registered at 7001 ROGERS AVE STE 600, FORT SMITH, AR 729034073 (Tel: 4795733101)

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NPI Profile Active November 23, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 23, 2016

Registered at 923 LEXINGTON AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 729014943 (Tel: 4797097350)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 23, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 11449, BELFAST, ME 049154005 (Tel: 4797091924)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 23, 2016

Recorded as CHARLES GOODEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 23, 2016

Surgery (License #29487 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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Dr. Charles M Gooden , MD

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Medicare Profile & Education

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities

Secondary Practice Locations

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Career & Practice History Timeline

Patient & Community Reviews

NPI Administrative Meta

Mailing Address