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Family Practice

Franklin G. Bivins, MD

Works at hospitals in Heber Springs, AR · Conway, AR · Little Rock, AR · Arkansas

Summary

Dr. Franklin G. Bivins, MD is a family doctor at 101 Ely Dr, Heber Springs, AR 72543. Phone: (501) 362-6000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Franklin G. Bivins had 466 Original Medicare patients and 2,217 services. NPI 1427038082. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Franklin G. Bivins, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Franklin G. Bivins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Franklin G. Bivins accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Franklin G. Bivins see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 466 Original Medicare patients and 2,217 services for Franklin G. Bivins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Franklin G. Bivins's NPI number?
1427038082. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Franklin G. Bivins, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients466
Services billed to Medicare2,217
Different services or procedures34
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)454 services
  2. Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)436 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)395 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)346 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)74 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol62%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Depression26%

Hospitals where Franklin G. Bivins works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Franklin G. Bivins at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Franklin G. Bivins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Heber Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Heber Springs, AR — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427038082
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians