2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518439462 APRN
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PAUL DOBBS, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in FORT SMITH, Arkansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
267
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: PAUL DOBBS, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in FORT SMITH, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 267 claims across 26 beneficiaries .

What stands out: PAUL DOBBS, APRN filed 267 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FORT SMITH, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAUL DOBBS, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/17/2018

NPI 1518439462

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

267 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

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PAUL DOBBS, APRN is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in FORT SMITH, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1518439462. 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.

PAUL DOBBS, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 5700 PHOENIX PL, FORT SMITH, AR, 72903, with a listed phone of (794) 441-2601. NPI 1518439462 was issued on 12/17/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOBBS 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 267 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

5700 PHOENIX PL
FORT SMITH, AR 72903

Provider Details

NPI 1518439462
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/17/2018

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

267
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
713
Total Day Supply
21,127
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
0% female / 100% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
22
Atorvastatin Calcium
21
Eliquis
Apixaban
16
Hydrochlorothiazide
14
Carvedilol
11
Glipizide
11
Terazosin Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How PAUL DOBBS, APRN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL DOBBS, APRN's 267 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL DOBBS, APRN's specialty?
PAUL DOBBS, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in FORT SMITH, Arkansas. Credentials: APRN.
How much does PAUL DOBBS, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL DOBBS, APRN wrote 267 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL DOBBS, APRN located?
PAUL DOBBS, APRN is located at 5700 PHOENIX PL, FORT SMITH, AR, 72903. Phone: (794) 441-2601.
What is PAUL DOBBS, APRN's NPI number?
PAUL DOBBS, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518439462, issued on 12/17/2018.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL DOBBS, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL DOBBS, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL DOBBS, APRN accept Medicare?
PAUL DOBBS, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 267 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL DOBBS, APRN's credentials?
PAUL DOBBS, APRN's NPI is 1518439462 with credentials APRN. 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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