Donald Arms, MD
NPI 1548233661 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Hartford, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Arms, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Hartford, KY (NPI 1548233661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548233661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45504 (KY)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
816 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 | 334 | $91 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 209 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 122 | $135 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 34 | $124 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 30 | $111 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians and |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 252 | 108 |
| Allopurinol | 122 | 37 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 116 | 68 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 101 | 55 |
| Raloxifene Hcl | 100 | 27 |
| Meloxicam | 84 | 52 |
| Calcitriol | 64 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$216 across 12 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1140 Lexington Road Suite 204Georgetown, KY 40324Phone: (502) 868-5671Fax: (502) 868-5675
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-09
- Last updated
- 2021-05-26
- Certified
- 2021-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Arms's NPI number?
- Donald Arms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548233661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Arms's specialty?
- Donald Arms is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Arms located?
- Donald Arms's practice location on file with NPPES is 1215 Old Main St, Hartford, KY 42347-1619.
- What is Donald Arms's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Arms is (270) 730-5344.
- Does Donald Arms accept Medicare?
- Donald Arms is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Arms's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Arms's NPI (1548233661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.