Christopher Arnold, M.D.
NPI 1871547745 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Fayetteville, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Arnold, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Fayetteville, AR (NPI 1871547745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871547745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-2152 (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
2,433 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 541 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 281 | $30 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 273 | $41 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 225 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 158 | $117 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 151 | $7 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 355 | 249 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 217 | 186 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 212 | 172 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 153 | 142 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 127 | 85 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 112 | 97 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 109 | 84 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,508 across 5 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
- 2006-05-22
- Last updated
- 2016-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Arnold's NPI number?
- Christopher Arnold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871547745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Arnold's specialty?
- Christopher Arnold is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Arnold located?
- Christopher Arnold's practice location on file with NPPES is 3900 N Parkview Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703-6398.
- What is Christopher Arnold's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Arnold is (479) 966-4187.
- Does Christopher Arnold accept Medicare?
- Christopher Arnold is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Arnold's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Arnold's NPI (1871547745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.