Richard Hinkle, MD
NPI 1346238441 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Hinkle, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1346238441).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346238441
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C4941 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,322 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 346 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 340 | $72 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 268 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 104 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 73 | $158 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 325 | 92 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 285 | 74 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 266 | 61 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 220 | 57 |
| Omeprazole | 173 | 47 |
| Gabapentin | 166 | 40 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$881 across 58 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-12
- Last updated
- 2016-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Hinkle's NPI number?
- Richard Hinkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346238441, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Hinkle's specialty?
- Richard Hinkle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Hinkle located?
- Richard Hinkle's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 Lexington Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901-5136.
- What is Richard Hinkle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Hinkle is (479) 709-7260.
- Does Richard Hinkle accept Medicare?
- Richard Hinkle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Hinkle's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Hinkle's NPI (1346238441) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.