Michael Pafford, MD
NPI 1508814617 · Hospitalist Physician · Benton, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Pafford, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Benton, AR (NPI 1508814617).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508814617
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E3316 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,002 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 416 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 229 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 130 | $104 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 66 | $45 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 63 | $157 |
| 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 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 24 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 18 | 17 |
| Azithromycin | 16 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 13 | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1901 Encore WayBryant, AR 72019-8896Phone: (501) 219-7000
- 212 Willie Ray DrCabot, AR 72023-9171Phone: (501) 333-9110Fax: (501) 333-9120
- 1808 W Main StRussellville, AR 72801-2724Phone: (479) 964-4178
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2023-04-21
- Certified
- 2023-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Pafford's NPI number?
- Michael Pafford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508814617, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Pafford's specialty?
- Michael Pafford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Pafford located?
- Michael Pafford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Medical Park Dr, Benton, AR 72015-3353.
- What is Michael Pafford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Pafford is (501) 776-6000.
- Does Michael Pafford accept Medicare?
- Michael Pafford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Pafford's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Pafford's NPI (1508814617) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.