Active NPI 1033367446 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Samuel Eugene Bledsoe , MD

Surgery • Little Rock, AR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Samuel Bledsoe, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Little Rock, AR. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Dr. Bledsoe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7 SHACKLEFORD WEST BLVD.

Dr. Bledsoe is affiliated with Arkansas Heart Hospital Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7 Shackleford West Blvd

Little Rock, AR 72211

Telephone 5016645860

Fax 5016876342

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Little Rock Cardiology Clinic, Plc Facility NPI 1083669931

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Little Rock, AR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +3.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.7 Yrs

State Avg: 30.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

70 Specialists

Practicing in Little Rock, AR (301 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bledsoe (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Little Rock Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 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
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	114	91	$120.50	$7.38
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	113	91	$228.50	$10.11
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	111	88	$32.25	$8.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	57	$140.07	$91.26
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	53	42	$201.79	$134.89
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	37	37	$425.00	$97.56
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	33	33	$250.00	$174.08
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	25	14	$49.00	$47.92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	23	23	$175.00	$122.20
86677 Analysis for antibody to helicobacter pylori (gastrointestinal bacteria)	21	21	$32.00	$15.90
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	19	18	$365.00	$27.48
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	19	18	$183.50	$12.43
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	18	18	$31.75	$13.96
83735 Magnesium level	18	18	$79.50	$6.21
82746 Folic acid level	17	17	$64.00	$14.41
84100 Phosphate level	17	17	$37.00	$4.38
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	16	16	$138.50	$12.53
83550 Iron binding capacity	16	16	$29.25	$8.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$125.00	$78.72
47379 Liver procedure using an endoscope	14	14	$1300.00	$330.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$200.00	$128.41
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	12	12	$2850.00	$1495.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	154	110	$228.50	$9.94
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	151	107	$120.50	$7.17
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	147	106	$32.25	$8.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	61	$140.49	$88.38
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	44	41	$425.00	$107.16
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	32	32	$425.00	$57.52
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	32	32	$253.91	$168.64
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	31	28	$202.10	$124.66
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	26	26	$575.00	$40.61
86677 Analysis for antibody to helicobacter pylori (gastrointestinal bacteria)	26	26	$32.00	$16.03
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	24	24	$2450.00	$889.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$200.00	$124.31
47379 Liver procedure using an endoscope	22	22	$1300.00	$181.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	15	$90.00	$61.75
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	19	18	$365.00	$27.48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$175.00	$121.82
43774 Removal of stomach reduction device and port beneath the skin using an endoscope	15	15	$2650.00	$863.49
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	14	14	$1500.00	$508.60
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	12	11	$31.75	$13.55
83735 Magnesium level	11	11	$79.50	$5.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	201	158	$120.50	$7.55
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	201	157	$228.50	$10.26
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	199	156	$32.25	$2.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	134	102	$138.73	$90.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	90	90	$206.94	$123.30
86677 Analysis for antibody to helicobacter pylori (gastrointestinal bacteria)	79	79	$32.00	$16.50
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	67	67	$575.00	$38.53
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	62	62	$23.00	$7.74
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	60	59	$425.00	$110.75
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	56	54	$425.00	$58.71
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	47	47	$2450.00	$882.85
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	23	14	$49.00	$35.54
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$175.00	$124.05
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$256.25	$170.73
84100 Phosphate level	19	19	$37.00	$4.45
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	19	19	$4300.00	$1214.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$125.00	$77.15
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	16	16	$183.50	$12.45
83550 Iron binding capacity	15	15	$29.25	$8.09
83735 Magnesium level	15	15	$79.50	$6.21
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	15	15	$2850.00	$1034.29
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	14	14	$138.50	$12.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$90.00	$62.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	139	113	$120.50	$7.55
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	135	112	$228.50	$10.26
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	135	109	$32.25	$3.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	64	$143.01	$91.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$203.97	$124.98
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	52	52	$425.00	$60.38
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	52	31	$563.56	$41.02
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	39	39	$2450.00	$809.12
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	38	38	$425.00	$101.85
86677 Analysis for antibody to helicobacter pylori (gastrointestinal bacteria)	34	34	$32.00	$16.13
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	27	$175.00	$126.59
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	16	$49.00	$35.96
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	20	20	$23.00	$7.88
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	16	16	$4300.00	$1182.20
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	12	12	$365.00	$28.75
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	12	12	$31.75	$13.82
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$250.00	$172.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	171	129	$32.25	$2.98
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	171	128	$120.50	$7.64
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	155	115	$228.50	$10.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	79	$138.79	$74.70
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	51	51	$425.00	$56.81
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	46	46	$2450.00	$873.11
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	37	36	$425.00	$122.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$203.47	$124.29
86677 Analysis for antibody to helicobacter pylori (gastrointestinal bacteria)	30	30	$32.00	$16.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$102.50	$49.48
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	18	18	$4300.00	$1369.92
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	16	14	$365.00	$29.27
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	16	16	$169.00	$8.29
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	14	13	$31.75	$14.93
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$250.00	$161.83
82746 Folic acid level	12	11	$64.00	$14.58
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$1500.00	$567.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	246	185	$120.50	$8.28
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	239	180	$32.25	$2.93
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	174	157	$228.50	$11.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	104	$136.00	$73.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	85	85	$201.47	$120.82
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	79	79	$183.50	$14.32
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	74	71	$169.00	$9.03
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	66	66	$425.00	$58.25
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	63	59	$425.00	$113.87
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	56	56	$2450.00	$914.64
86318 Test for detection of infectious agent antibody, qualitative or semiquantitative	41	41	$25.00	$17.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	21	$93.68	$48.42
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	32	17	$49.00	$37.30
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	29	29	$250.00	$159.46
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	17	17	$4300.00	$1344.84
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	12	$190.00	$100.18
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	12	12	$2850.00	$1621.75
43774 Removal of stomach reduction device and port beneath the skin using an endoscope	11	11	$2650.00	$744.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	322	223	$120.50	$9.20
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	307	208	$32.25	$2.92
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	204	179	$228.50	$12.45
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	148	148	$183.50	$15.70
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	118	112	$169.00	$10.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	94	$138.35	$95.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	82	$136.32	$73.56
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	77	75	$425.00	$117.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	69	69	$201.81	$120.84
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	64	64	$2450.00	$911.42
86318 Test for detection of infectious agent antibody, qualitative or semiquantitative	61	61	$25.00	$17.02
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	59	59	$425.00	$58.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	52	52	$202.40	$147.79
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	35	13	$49.00	$37.11
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	25	25	$2850.00	$1564.14
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	20	$175.00	$129.17
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$257.35	$150.84
83735 Magnesium level	15	15	$79.50	$8.10
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$250.00	$181.82
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	14	14	$4300.00	$1316.24
84100 Phosphate level	11	11	$37.00	$5.73
43774 Removal of stomach reduction device and port beneath the skin using an endoscope	11	11	$2650.00	$607.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	255	173	$120.50	$10.08
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	241	162	$32.25	$2.94
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	183	165	$228.50	$13.67
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	150	149	$183.50	$11.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	94	94	$204.79	$141.66
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	72	60	$169.00	$10.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	69	$136.74	$73.51
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	68	65	$425.00	$120.50
85610 Blood test, clotting time	66	62	$84.50	$5.03
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	56	20	$49.00	$33.51
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	51	51	$425.00	$59.45
86318 Test for detection of infectious agent antibody, qualitative or semiquantitative	50	50	$25.00	$16.90
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	50	50	$2450.00	$960.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$202.84	$119.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	34	$148.61	$88.89
85730 Coagulation assessment blood test, plasma or whole blood	33	33	$79.50	$7.74
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	31	31	$245.16	$182.52
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	27	$175.00	$128.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	17	$99.43	$65.09
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$250.00	$158.26
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$115.00	$89.32
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	12	12	$70.50	$13.05
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	12	12	$2850.00	$1373.47

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AR E10172

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.

Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License AL 26885

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Arkansas Heart Hospital Llc

7 Shackleford W Blvd, Little Rock, AR 722113886

Phone: 5016645860

Secondary Practice Locations

3311 Prescott Rd, Suite 201

Alexandria, LA 713013900

Phone: 3184426767

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Lonnie Harrison , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1003048943

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Wesley Lane , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1013276187

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jessica Westbrook , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013375815

Physician Assistant

Lisa Ivy , ANP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1033103296

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Jeffrey Stewart , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1053305466

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ethan Baldridge , RD

Dietitian, Registered

NPI 1073031712

Registered Dietitian

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location January 09, 2019

Registered at 7 SHACKLEFORD WEST BLVD, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211 (Tel: 5016645860)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address January 09, 2019

Registered at 7 SHACKLEFORD WEST BLVD, LITTLE ROCK, AR 722113886 (Tel: 5016645860)

✅

NPI Profile Active August 28, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location August 28, 2008

Registered at 3311 PRESCOTT RD, SUITE 201, ALEXANDRIA, LA 713013900 (Tel: 3184426767)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address August 28, 2008

Registered at 3311 PRESCOTT RD, SUITE 201, ALEXANDRIA, LA 713013900 (Tel: 3184426767)

👤

Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 28, 2008

Recorded as SAMUEL BLEDSOE, M.D.

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 28, 2008

Specialist (License #26885 in AL)

🟢

Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 28, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

Patient & Community Reviews

Verified patient ratings, medical care experiences, and facility photos

0 Reviews

No patient reviews submitted yet for Dr. Samuel Bledsoe. Be the first to share your experience!

Only verified registered users can submit ratings, post feedback, and upload facility photos.

NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033367446

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 28, 2008

Last Update: January 09, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7 Shackleford West Blvd

Little Rock, AR 722113886

Phone: 5016645860

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

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.