Quick answers
- Does Columbus Brown Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Columbus Brown Iv 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 Columbus Brown Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 173 Original Medicare patients and 16,069 services for Columbus Brown Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Columbus Brown Iv's NPI number?
- 1558321612. 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 Columbus Brown Iv, 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 patients | 173 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,069 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)395 services
- Urinalysis for bacteria (81007)359 services
- Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (80305)200 services
- Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc (J7050)96 services
- Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less (96413)95 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol59%
- Anxiety29%
- Diabetes28%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Columbus Brown Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Columbus Brown Iv 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.
- Baptist Health Medical Center-Little RockLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040114
- Chi-St Vincent InfirmaryLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040007
- Ozark HealthClinton, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041313
Practice locations
Addresses where Columbus Brown Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 S University Ave, Suite 815Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 747‑1064
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Little Rock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558321612 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians