Ben Owens, MD
NPI 1679569156 · Internal Medicine Physician · Jonesboro, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ben Owens, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Jonesboro, AR (NPI 1679569156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679569156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C6645 (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 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
7,932 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 2,422 | $7 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,967 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,355 | $88 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 888 | $67 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 424 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 284 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,417 | 316 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,130 | 225 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,052 | 217 |
| Gabapentin | 985 | 185 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 979 | 235 |
| Potassium Chloride | 923 | 199 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$390 across 23 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
- 2005-09-21
- Last updated
- 2017-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ben Owens's NPI number?
- Ben Owens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679569156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ben Owens's specialty?
- Ben Owens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ben Owens located?
- Ben Owens's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Carson St, Jonesboro, AR 72401-3104.
- What is Ben Owens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ben Owens is (870) 932-1198.
- Does Ben Owens accept Medicare?
- Ben Owens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ben Owens's NPI active?
- Yes — Ben Owens's NPI (1679569156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.