Donald Gauldin, MD
NPI 1871912204 · Ophthalmology Physician · Little Rock, AR
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871912204
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-15161 (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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,586 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 571 | $21 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 451 | $427 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 390 | $115 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 272 | $30 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 249 | $32 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 241 | $151 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$216 across 10 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 (4)
- 319 Bryant Ave Ste 1Bryant, AR 72022-3817Phone: (501) 653-2010Fax: (501) 847-3734
- 3604 Central Ave Ste aHot Springs, AR 71913-6458Phone: (501) 318-1111Fax: (501) 318-1119
- 9800 Baptist Health Dr Ste 301Little Rock, AR 72205-6230Phone: (501) 225-4488Fax: (501) 225-9299
- 3805 W 28th AvePine Bluff, AR 71603-4774Phone: (870) 536-4100Fax: (870) 534-3982
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-14
- Last updated
- 2022-03-18
- Certified
- 2022-03-18
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.