Active NPI 1477595387 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles J Stearns , MD

Anesthesiology • Pine Bluff, AR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Stearns, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Pine Bluff, AR. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Stearns delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1801 W 40TH AVE.

Dr. Stearns maintains professional affiliations with Youngs Professional Services Llc, Arkansas Anesthesia Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle, ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1801 W 40th Ave
Suite 2b

Pine Bluff, AR 716036900

Telephone 8705357457

Fax 8705352522

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Pine Bluff Radiologists, Ltd Facility NPI 1144212341

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Pine Bluff, AR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs -12.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 36.5 Yrs

State Avg: 27.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Pine Bluff, AR (407 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

95.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Stearns (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Pine Bluff Specialty Average (36.5 Years) 36.5 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
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	21	21	$1346.19	$60.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	66	66	$270.00	$28.87
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	22	22	$680.00	$59.17
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	21	21	$623.33	$47.98
64417 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper arm and shoulder nerve (axillary nerve)	17	17	$680.00	$54.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	27	27	$226.11	$41.77
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	25	$236.72	$30.06
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	18	18	$342.92	$91.92
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum	16	16	$453.75	$124.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	64	62	$225.00	$43.63
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	19	19	$327.63	$91.53
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	14	14	$609.64	$168.28
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	13	$62.00	$29.10
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	13	13	$375.00	$82.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	23	22	$502.83	$138.38
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	17	17	$1696.76	$410.62
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine	16	16	$2280.47	$636.26
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	11	11	$560.45	$149.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	34	34	$62.00	$30.25
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	30	30	$471.00	$124.09
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	25	25	$600.00	$59.51
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	18	18	$490.00	$128.14
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	12	12	$421.25	$114.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	43	43	$62.00	$30.10
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	33	33	$600.00	$60.20
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	14	14	$486.96	$127.78
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	13	13	$522.69	$143.88
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	11	11	$455.45	$125.49
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	11	11	$500.45	$129.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License AR E4117

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

161835001 (AR)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

5N515 (AR)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rrmcr

P00329101

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Youngs Professional Services Llc

300 Werner St, Hot Springs, AR 719136406

Phone: 5016221930

Arkansas Anesthesia Associates Pllc

10301 Kanis Rd, Little Rock, AR 722056205

Phone: 5016046900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

21 Associated Practitioners

Gary Manly , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023013000

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Fawad Walajahi , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1053316067

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Anne Cousins , DNPA, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1063750354

DNPA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Jonathan Loetscher , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1073712782

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Ferdinand Samuel , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1174528186

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Clay Young , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1306223078

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 24, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 24, 2008

Registered at 1801 W 40TH AVE, SUITE 2B, PINE BLUFF, AR 716036900 (Tel: 8705357457)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 24, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 1272, PINE BLUFF, AR 716131272 (Tel: 8705357457)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 24, 2008

Recorded as CHARLES STEARNS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 24, 2008

Anesthesiology (License #E4117 in AR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477595387

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 12, 2006

Last Update: June 24, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1272

Pine Bluff, AR 716131272

Phone: 8705357457

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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