2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1972566784 M.D.
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JOHN ARUFFO, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas .

What stands out: JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/11/2006

NPI 1972566784

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Arkansas

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1972566784. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 415 N MCKINLEY ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 537-2200. NPI 1972566784 was issued on 04/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARUFFO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Psychiatry Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

415 N MCKINLEY ST
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1972566784
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/11/2006

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Arkansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ARUFFO.

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN ARUFFO, M.D.'s specialty?
JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
Where is JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. located?
JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. is located at 415 N MCKINLEY ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 537-2200.
What is JOHN ARUFFO, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOHN ARUFFO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972566784, issued on 04/11/2006.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOHN ARUFFO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN ARUFFO, M.D.'s credentials?
JOHN ARUFFO, M.D.'s NPI is 1972566784 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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