Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira, MD
NPI 1508327669 · Family Medicine Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1508327669).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508327669
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-13681 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
285 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 54 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $115 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 27 | $9 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 27 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $82 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 | 11 |
| Meloxicam | 38 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 37 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 29 | — |
| Furosemide | 21 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 21 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 across 1 record (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
- 2019-03-29
- Last updated
- 2022-08-02
- Certified
- 2022-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira's NPI number?
- Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508327669, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira's specialty?
- Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira located?
- Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira's practice location on file with NPPES is 612 S 12th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901-4702.
- What is Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira is (479) 785-2431.
- Does Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira accept Medicare?
- Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira's NPI active?
- Yes — Kaethe Goodwin Chigumira's NPI (1508327669) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.